amphioxidae

/æmˌfɪˈɒksɪdeɪ/

Definitions

1. noun

a family of small, primitive eel-like fish found in the deep waters of the Atlantic and Indian Oceans, typically having a long, slender body and a short tail

“The amphioxidae are often studied in marine biology classes due to their unique characteristics.”

Synonyms

  • Cephalochordata
  • Lancelets

Antonyms

  • vertebrates