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Definition of Embiotocoid

1. a. Belonging to, or resembling, the Embiotocidæ.

Definition of Embiotocoid

1. Adjective. (zoology) Belonging to, or resembling, the fish family Embiotocidae. ¹

2. Noun. (zoology) One of a family of fishes (Embiotocidae) abundant on the coast of California, remarkable for being viviparous. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Medical Definition of Embiotocoid

1. Belonging to, or resembling, the Embiotocidae. One of a family of fishes (Embiotocidae) abundant on the coast of California, remarkable for being viviparous; also called surf fishes and viviparous fishes. Origin: NL. Embiotoca, the name of one genus. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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