silurid (Meaning)
Wordnet
silurid (n)
Old World freshwater catfishes having naked skin and a long anal fin more or less merged with the eellike caudal fin
Synonyms & Antonyms of silurid
No Synonyms and anytonyms found
silurid Sentence Examples
- The river's depths teemed with silurids, their whiskered faces poking above the murky water.
- The angler patiently cast his line, hoping to hook a sizeable silurid.
- The silurid's sharp teeth made it a formidable predator in the riverine ecosystem.
- The spines on the silurid's dorsal fin were both a defensive measure and a threat.
- The silurid's air-breathing apparatus allowed it to survive in low-oxygen environments.
- The giant silurid lurked in the shadows, its massive body capable of swallowing prey whole.
- The silurid's nocturnal habits made it difficult for humans to observe.
- The silurid's presence in a river indicated a healthy and diverse ecosystem.
- Scientists studied the silurid's unique adaptations to gain insights into the evolutionary history of catfish.
- The silurid's ability to navigate muddy waters using its sensitive barbels made it a valuable species for environmental monitoring.
FAQs About the word silurid
Old World freshwater catfishes having naked skin and a long anal fin more or less merged with the eellike caudal fin
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The river's depths teemed with silurids, their whiskered faces poking above the murky water.
The angler patiently cast his line, hoping to hook a sizeable silurid.
The silurid's sharp teeth made it a formidable predator in the riverine ecosystem.
The spines on the silurid's dorsal fin were both a defensive measure and a threat.
