Armored Searobin (Noun)
Meaning
Sea robins having bony scutes on the body and barbels on the chin; found mostly on the continental slope.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The armored searobin is characterized by its bony scutes and long barbels on the chin, often used for sensory purposes.
- Researchers studying deep-sea fish have discovered that the armored searobin primarily inhabits the continental slope.
- The armored searobin has unique features, including the bony plates that protect its body and the whisker-like barbels on its chin.
- Marine biologists have found that the armored searobin's bony scutes serve as protection against predators in the deep-sea environment.
- Deep-sea exploration has revealed that the armored searobin's preferred habitat is on the continental slope, where it can feed on small invertebrates.