Berycoidei

/bɛrɪkɔɪˈdeɪaɪ/ noun

Definition

A taxonomic group or suborder designation referring to fish related to the Berycoidea superfamily.

Etymology

Latin masculine plural form derived from Berycoidea, used in older or alternative fish classification systems.

Kelly Says

Old scientific names show how taxonomy evolves—berycoidei is how scientists used to group these fish before modern classification settled on cleaner terms!

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