noun
- fish belonging to the family Clupeidae, including herrings, sardines, anchovies, and related species
Usage: scientific/biological
Examples
- Clupeoids are important commercial fish species worldwide.
- The school of clupeoids moved in perfect synchronization through the water.
- Marine biologists study the migration patterns of various clupeoids.
- Sardines and anchovies are common examples of clupeoids.
- The fishing industry relies heavily on clupeoids for economic stability.
- Clupeoids typically form large schools in coastal waters.