Siluriform: meaning, definitions and examples
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siluriform
[ หsษชlสษหfษหrm ]
fish category
Siluriform refers to a diverse order of ray-finned fish also known as catfish. These species are characterized by their whisker-like barbels and a distinctive body shape. They are typically found in freshwater environments, although some species inhabit brackish and marine waters. Siluriformes play important ecological roles in their habitats, serving as both predators and prey. The order includes a wide variety of families, such as Ictaluridae (North American catfish) and Siluridae (Asian catfish).
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The siluriform fish are often used in aquaculture.
- Many siluriform species have unique adaptations for survival.
- Research on siluriform helps us understand freshwater ecosystems.
Translations
Translations of the word "siluriform" in other languages:
๐ต๐น siluriforme
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเคฟเคฒเฅเคฐเคฟเคซเฅเคฐเฅเคฎ
๐ฉ๐ช Siluriformes
๐ฎ๐ฉ siluriform
๐บ๐ฆ ัะธะปััะธัะพัะผะฝะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ silurofory
๐ฏ๐ต ใใใบ็ฎ
๐ซ๐ท siluriforme
๐ช๐ธ siluriforme
๐น๐ท siluriform
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ฉ๊ธฐ๋ชฉ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุณูููุฑูููุฑู
๐จ๐ฟ siluriformes
๐ธ๐ฐ siluriformes
๐จ๐ณ ้ฒถๅฝข็ฎ
๐ธ๐ฎ siluriformes
๐ฎ๐ธ siluriformes
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะธะปััะธัะพัะผะฐ
๐ฌ๐ช แกแแแฃแ แแคแแ แแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ siluriform
๐ฒ๐ฝ siluriforme
Etymology
The term 'siluriform' originates from the Latin word 'Silurus', which means catfish, combined with the suffix '-iform', meaning 'having the form of'. The classification of these fish dates back to early ichthyological studies that aimed to categorize aquatic species based on their anatomical features. Over time, advanced genetic techniques have allowed scientists to better understand the evolutionary relationships within the Siluriformes order. This order includes over 3,000 described species, which showcases their vast diversity and adaptation to various aquatic environments. The study of catfish has become increasingly relevant due to their importance in both ecological studies and global fisheries.