Definitions
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- proper noun A taxonomic
family within theorder Beloniformes — theflying fish .
Etymologies
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Exocoetus + -idae
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Examples
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Flying fish, from the family of marine fish, Exocoetidae, can remain in the air for over forty seconds and cover distances of 400 meters at speeds of 70 km/hr (43 mph).
Wildlife and Habitat Conservation News: Flying Fish Aerodynamics ENN David A Gabel 2010
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Exocoetidae, aptly known as flying fish, are a marine fish family comprising about 64 species grouped in seven to nine genera.
haha.nu 2009
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