beryciform

/bəˈrɪsɪfɔrm/

Definitions

1. adjective

Pertaining to the family Berycidae, a family of marine perciform fish.

“The beryciform fish were found in the coral reef ecosystem.”

2. noun

A fish belonging to the family Berycidae.

“The beryciform fish was caught by the local fishermen.”

Synonyms

  • marine
  • perciform

Antonyms

  • freshwater
  • terrestrial