Clupeoids

/kluːˈpiːɔɪdz/ noun

Definition

Plural of clupeoid; multiple fish from the herring family.

Etymology

Clupeoid + plural suffix '-s'. Standard English pluralization of the scientific term.

Kelly Says

When marine biologists count clupeoids in the ocean, they're often counting in the billions. These humble fish are so crucial to ocean food webs that their population fluctuations can indicate the overall health of entire marine ecosystems.

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