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Definition of Family chimaeridae
1. Noun. A family of Holocephali.
Exact synonyms: Chimaeridae
Generic synonyms: Fish Family
Group relationships: Holocephali, Subclass Holocephali
Member holonyms: Genus Chimaera
Generic synonyms: Fish Family
Group relationships: Holocephali, Subclass Holocephali
Member holonyms: Genus Chimaera
Lexicographical Neighbors of Family Chimaeridae
Literary usage of Family chimaeridae
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Reports of Explorations and Surveys, to Ascertain the Most Practicable and by Joseph Henry, Spencer Fullerton Baird, United States War Dept, United States Army. Corps of Engineers (1855)
"Family CHIMAERIDAE Bonap. The body is somewhat elongated, compressed, and tapering
gradually from the thoracic belt to the filamentous termination of the ..."