Archerfish (Noun)
Meaning
Any of several small freshwater fishes that catch insects by squirting water at them and knocking them into the water; found in Indonesia and Australia.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The archerfish was known for its unique ability to bring down insects with powerful squirts of water from its mouth.
- Researchers spent hours observing the archerfish in its natural habitat in Indonesia to better understand its hunting behavior.
- In Australia, archerfish have been observed preying on mosquitoes and other flying insects that hover just above the water's surface.
- At the aquarium, the visitors marveled at the archerfish's remarkable ability to knock down crickets perched on the rim of its tank.
- Scientists studying the archerfish discovered that it uses a complex system of muscles and nerves to aim and shoot water with incredible accuracy.