gadoid

Meanings

• noun

  A group name for certain bony fish, including the cod and the tonguefish.

  - "The gadoid family includes many commercially important fish species."
  - "Gadoids are characterized by their laterally compressed bodies and their ability to live in both fresh and saltwater."

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Variants

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gadoid , gadoids

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'gadus' meaning 'cod'.

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Trivia

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1. The gadoid family is also known as the 'cod-loving' family of fish.

2. Some gadoids, such as the anglerfish, have a bioluminescent lure that they use to attract prey.

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Related Concepts

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1. Bony fish: A large group of fish characterized by having an endoskeleton and gills.

2. Lateral compression: A body shape characterized by being flattened from side to side.

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Culture

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In literature, gadoids are often used as food sources or as symbols of abundance and prosperity. For example, in Herman Melville's 'Moby Dick', the character Queequeg is described as carving a gadoid's head.

How to Memorize "gadoid"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a cod fish, which is a type of gadoid.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'gadoid' with the word 'cod'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'gadoid' is a family name for certain fish, including cod.

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