Cichlidae

Translingual

Etymology

Cichla + -idae

Proper noun

Cichlidae

  1. A taxonomic family within the order Cichliformes cichlid fishes.

Usage notes

  • The structure of the taxonomy of cichlid genera and species is likely to be revised as the taxonomy based on dentition is replaced by one based on DNA.

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