What is another word for latimeridae?
Pronunciation: [lˈatɪməɹˌɪdiː] (IPA) 
Latimeridae is a family of fish found in deep waters. Also known as coelacanths, they are some of the oldest living species on earth, having been around for over 400 million years. Synonyms for the word Latimeridae include living fossils, prehistoric fish, and deep-sea creatures. Other synonyms include the Indonesian word raja laut, meaning "king of the sea," and the Malagasy word fako, meaning "to jump overboard." Due to their rarity and unique characteristics, Latimeridae have also been referred to as "sea monsters" and "living fossils from the abyss". Whatever you call them, these ancient fish continue to amaze and fascinate marine biologists and the general public alike.
