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All fish are defined by their scientific species name, which is recognized worldwide. Similar species are grouped into "genera," which in turn are grouped into families, as shown below.

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A family usually contains several related genera, but sometimes only a single genus. The family name always appears in Roman type, e.g., Belontiidae.