Marine Life Taxonomy

noun a type of fish belonging to the order Acanthopterygii, characterized by spiny fins

• The acanthopteran fish species have spiny fin rays that distinguish them from other fish.
• Those acanthopteran fish with the spiky fins are pretty cool to look at.
• Check out that funky acanthopteran fish with the spikes on its back!
• The acanthopteran nature of his personality made him stand out in a crowd.

noun a class of sea anemones

• The actiniaria is a subclass of sea anemones found in marine environments.
• I saw a bunch of actiniaria while snorkeling near the coral reef.
• Check out those cool actiniaria hanging out on the ocean floor.
• The actiniaria swayed gracefully in the ocean currents, resembling a field of flowers underwater.

noun Aetobatidae is a noun referring to a family of cartilaginous fish commonly known as eagle rays.

• The Aetobatidae family consists of various species of eagle rays.
• I saw a cool video of an Aetobatidae ray swimming in the ocean.
• Those Aetobatidae rays are so chill, just gliding through the water.
• The Aetobatidae family is like a squad of graceful underwater flyers.