A scientific order of fish that includes gobies and their close relatives, representing one major classification level in fish taxonomy.
From 'gobiif-' (from Latin 'gobius') plus '-formes,' the Latin suffix for order-level taxonomic classifications meaning fish-like or having that form.
Gobiiformes is constantly being reorganized as genetic studies reveal surprising family relationships—it shows how science updates itself as we learn more!
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