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Definition of Acanthuridae
1. Noun. Surgeonfishes.
Exact synonyms: Family Acanthuridae
Generic synonyms: Fish Family
Group relationships: Order Perciformes, Order Percomorphi, Perciformes, Percomorphi
Member holonyms: Surgeonfish, Acanthurus, Genus Acanthurus
Generic synonyms: Fish Family
Group relationships: Order Perciformes, Order Percomorphi, Perciformes, Percomorphi
Member holonyms: Surgeonfish, Acanthurus, Genus Acanthurus
Lexicographical Neighbors of Acanthuridae
Literary usage of Acanthuridae
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The American Naturalist by American Society of Naturalists, Essex Institute (1904)
"... acanthuridae series with which they form a nearly continuous line of degeneration.
As Dr. Boulenger extends the range of his work, he will find it ..."
2. The U. S. Coal Industry, 1970-1990: Two Decades of ChangeTe (1992)
"... grouper, snappers, jack, wrasse (Labridae), parrotfish (Scaridae), and
surgeonfish (acanthuridae). Toxic fish seem more prevalent in tropical areas and, ..."
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