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monocanthidae

 

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Noun monocanthidae has 1 sense
  1. Monocanthidae, family Monocanthidae - filefishes
    --1 is a kind of fish family
    --1 is a member of Plectognathi, order Plectognathi, order Tetraodontiformes
    --1 has members: Monocanthus, genus Monocanthus

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Monocanthidae

Description:

Monocanthidae is a family of marine fishes commonly known as monocanthids. They belong to the order Tetraodontiformes and are characterized by their distinct body shape and a single, venomous spine on their back. Monocanthidae includes a variety of species found in different regions around the world.

Senses and Usages:

1. Noun - Family of Fishes:

In its primary sense, Monocanthidae refers to a family of marine fishes known as monocanthids. These fishes are found in oceans and seas worldwide and are typically small to medium-sized. They are known for their unique appearance and the presence of a single sharp spine on their back.

Example Sentence: The Monocanthidae family includes species such as the Filefish and the Leatherjacket.

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2. Adjective - Popular:

As an adjective, monocanthidae can be used to describe something that is widely known or favored by many people.

Example Sentence: The blockbuster movie was a monocanthidae hit, breaking numerous records at the box office.

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3. Adjective - Local:

As an adjective, monocanthidae can also be used to refer to or indicate the characteristic of being specific to a particular region or locality.

Example Sentence: We enjoyed trying the local delicacies at the monocanthidae restaurant during our trip to the coastal town.

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