mugiloid Synonyms
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mugiloid Meaning
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mugiloid (a.)
Like or pertaining to the genus Mugil, or family Mugilidae.
mugiloid Sentence Examples
- Mugiloids, comprising mullets and flathead mullets, form a diverse group of ray-finned fishes.
- The mugiloid skull is characterized by a flattened dorsal surface and a broad, edentulous palate.
- Mugiloids possess a specialized feeding apparatus that allows them to graze on algae and other small organisms.
- The scales of mugiloids are typically ctenoid, with a serrated posterior edge.
- Mugiloids exhibit a migratory lifestyle, often moving towards coastal waters during the breeding season.
- The striped mullet (Mugil cephalus) is one of the most common and widely distributed mugiloid species.
- Blue mullets (Valamugil spp.)
- are mugiloids prized for their delicate flesh and high nutritional value.
- Mugiloid populations are facing threats from habitat loss, overfishing, and pollution.
- Conservation efforts are underway to protect mugiloid habitats and ensure the sustainability of these important fish species.
FAQs About the word mugiloid
Like or pertaining to the genus Mugil, or family Mugilidae.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
Mugiloids, comprising mullets and flathead mullets, form a diverse group of ray-finned fishes.
The mugiloid skull is characterized by a flattened dorsal surface and a broad, edentulous palate.
Mugiloids possess a specialized feeding apparatus that allows them to graze on algae and other small organisms.
The scales of mugiloids are typically ctenoid, with a serrated posterior edge.
