Acipenserid

Pronunciation: /əˌsɪˈpɛnsəˌrɪd/

Definitions of acipenserid

noun a type of fish belonging to the family Acipenseridae, which includes sturgeons and paddlefish

Example Sentences

A1 An acipenserid is a type of fish.

A2 The acipenserid is known for its long lifespan.

B1 Scientists are studying the migration patterns of acipenserids.

B2 The decline in acipenserid populations is a cause for concern.

C1 Conservation efforts are being made to protect acipenserids from extinction.

C2 The genetic diversity of acipenserids plays a crucial role in their survival.

Examples of acipenserid in a Sentence

formal The acipenserid family includes sturgeons, which are known for their long lifespans.

informal I read that acipenserids can live for over 100 years!

slang Those acipenserids are like the grandpas of the fish world, living so long.

figurative The acipenserid's ancient lineage is like a living fossil in the modern world.

Grammatical Forms of acipenserid

• past tense: acipenserided
• plural: acipenserids
• comparative: more acipenserid
• superlative: most acipenserid
• present tense: acipenserid
• future tense: will acipenserid
• perfect tense: have acipenserided
• continuous tense: is acipenseriding
• singular: acipenserid
• positive degree: acipenserid
• infinitive: to acipenserid
• gerund: acipenseriding
• participle: acipenserided

Origin and Evolution of acipenserid

First Known Use: 1821 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'acipenserid' originates from Latin 'acipenser', which means sturgeon.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to the family of sturgeon fish, 'acipenserid' has retained its biological classification but may also be used in a more general sense to describe any member of the Acipenseridae family.