Family Exocoetidae, commonly known as flying fish, is a family of marine fish that possess enlarged pectoral fins which allow them to glide or fly above the water surface to escape from predators. They are found in all the major oceans, particularly in warm tropical and subtropical waters. The family comprises about 64 species grouped into seven to nine genera. They have a streamlined appearance, are covered with large, rigid, scale plates and mainly feed on plankton.
family buxaceae
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widely distributed evergreen shrubs and trees
family buxaceae meaning & definition 1 of family buxaceae.
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The family Buxaceae is a family of flowering plants composed of about 90 species within five genera. The most well-known member of the family is perhaps Buxus, or boxwood. These plants are evergreen trees or shrubs, with small leaves and inconspicuous flowers. They are primarily native to tropical and subtropical regions, with a few species extending into temperate areas. Members of this family are used for various economic purposes, including ornamental gardening, wood carving, and traditional medicine.
family buxaceae meaning & definition 2 of family buxaceae.
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