单词	siluroid
释义	siluroid /sɪˈljʊərɔɪd / Zoology noun A fish of an order (Siluriformes) that comprises the catfishes.Large channel siluroids that feed on the characins are the second group of prized fish.... During their life cycles, the large characins and siluroids need to undertake long migrations in the large rivers and their main tributaries for breeding and feeding purposes. Experts say catfishes, a species of siluroid, can survive even in seriously contaminated water because its gill and skin both perform the respiratory function. adjective Relating to the siluroids.Large siluroid fish are caught using a wooden double hook, the design of which is unique to South America.... The genus Belodontichthys dinema was proposed by Bleeker in his revision of siluroid fishes. A wide spectrum of characoid, gymnotoid and siluroid families, cichlids, and poeciliids are especially well represented. Origin Mid 19th century: from Silurus (genus name) + -oid.
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