noun
- plural of siluroid; fish belonging to the order Siluriformes, which includes catfish
Usage: zoological
Examples
- The aquarium’s freshwater section featured several species of siluroids.
- Siluroids are characterized by their barbels and scaleless skin.
- The researcher studied the feeding habits of various siluroids in the river.
- Many siluroids are bottom-dwelling fish that scavenge for food.
- The taxonomy of siluroids includes thousands of species worldwide.
- Commercial fisheries often target larger siluroids for food production.