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Echel·​i·​dae | \ ə̇ˈkeləˌdē, ēˈ- \

Definition of Echelidae

: a family of small tropical eels comprising the worm eels

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History and Etymology for Echelidae

New Latin, probably from Echelus, type genus (probably modification of Greek enchelys eel) + -idae

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“Echelidae.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Echelidae. Accessed 8 Aug. 2022.

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