amblyopsidae
|am-bly-op-si-dae|
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/ˌæmblɪˈɒpsɪdiː/
blind cave fish
Etymology
Etymology Information
'amblyopsidae' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'amblys' meaning 'blunt' and 'ops' meaning 'eye'.
Historical Evolution
'amblys' and 'ops' combined to form the Latin 'amblyopsis', which eventually became the modern English word 'amblyopsidae'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to the blunt appearance of the fish's eyes, but over time it evolved to denote the entire family of these cave-dwelling fish.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a family of small, blind, cave-dwelling fish found in North America.
The amblyopsidae are fascinating creatures adapted to life in complete darkness.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/07/10 19:51