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  2. Classification and naming

    Taxonomically, the family is currently treated as the sole member of the order Mugiliformes, but as Nelson says, "there has … See more

    Mullet (fish) - Wikipedia

    • The mullets or grey mullets are a family (Mugilidae) of ray-finned fish found worldwide in coastal temperate and tropical waters, and some species in fresh water. Mullets have served as an important source of food in Mediterranean Europe since Roman times. The family includes about 78 species in 26 genera. Mullets are distinguished by the presence of two … See more

    Behaviour

    A common noticeable behaviour in mullet is the tendency to leap out of the water. There are two distinguishable types of leaps: a straight, clean slice out of the water to escape predators and a slower, lower jump while turnin… See more

    Development

    The ontogeny of mugilid larvae has been well studied, with the larval development of Mugil cephalus in particular being studied intensively due to its wide range of distribution and interest to aquaculture. The previously … See more

    Further references

    • Sepkoski, Jack (2002). "A compendium of fossil marine animal genera". Bulletins of American Paleontology. 364: 560. Retrieved 2011-05-19.
    • Eschmeyer, William N.; Fricke, Ron & van der Laan, Richard (eds.). … See more

     
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