noun
- members of the family Muraenidae, comprising moray eels and related species
Usage: zoological
Examples
- Muraenids are found in tropical and subtropical waters worldwide.
- The aquarium’s new exhibit features several species of muraenids.
- Marine biologists study muraenids to understand their feeding behavior.
- Muraenids have elongated bodies and powerful jaws adapted for catching prey.
- Divers often encounter muraenids hiding in coral reef crevices.
- The taxonomy of muraenids includes over 200 described species.