Berycomorphi

/bɛrɪkəˈmɔːrfi/ noun

Definition

An alternative or older taxonomic grouping for fish within or related to the order Beryciformes.

Etymology

From 'Beryx' combined with Greek 'morphe' meaning 'form', with Latin plural ending '-i', used in classical fish taxonomy.

Kelly Says

Berycomorphi shows how Latin and Greek get mixed in science—it's named after a fish's shape, making it literally 'beryx-forms'!

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