Clupeinae
Clupeinae
Clupeinae (pronounced: klu-pee-nay) is a subfamily of the family Clupeidae, commonly known as herrings. The term is derived from the Latin word "clupea", which means "herring".
Etymology
The term "Clupeinae" is derived from the Latin word "clupea", which means "herring". The suffix "-inae" is a standard suffix in zoological taxonomy, indicating a subfamily.
Definition
Clupeinae is a subfamily of the family Clupeidae, which includes species commonly known as herrings. These are small to medium-sized, silvery, schooling fish that are found in marine and freshwater environments. They are characterized by their single dorsal fin, lack of lateral line, and a protruding lower jaw.
Related Terms
- Clupeidae: The family to which Clupeinae belongs. It includes herrings, shads, sardines, menhadens, and others.
- Herring: A common name for fish in the Clupeidae family. Herrings are known for their importance in the commercial fishing industry.
- Sardine: A common name for various small, oily fish in the herring family Clupeidae.
- Menhaden: A type of fish in the herring family Clupeidae, found on the Atlantic coast of North America.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Clupeinae
- Wikipedia's article - Clupeinae
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