CEFR C2

batrachoididae

noun

Meaning

A family of ray-finned fish known as toadfishes, characterized by their broad, depressed heads, scaleless or partially scaled bodies, and often venomous spines.

Examples

  • The Batrachoididae family includes several species capable of producing loud, grunting sounds to attract mates.
  • Researchers studying the evolutionary traits of Batrachoididae have identified unique adaptations that allow these fish to survive in low-oxygen environments.