Acipenserid

/ˌæsɪˈpɛnsərɪd/ noun

Definition

A member of the family Acipenseridae, which includes sturgeons and paddlefish.

Etymology

From acipenser (sturgeon) plus the suffix -id meaning 'belonging to' or 'member of,' following taxonomic naming conventions.

Kelly Says

The suffix -id transforms family names into individual member names—so anything ending in -id is like wearing a family badge in the biological world.

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