Climbing Perch (Noun)
Meaning
A small perch of India whose gills are modified to allow it to breathe air; has spiny pectoral fins that enable it to travel on land.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The climbing perch has evolved specific adaptations that allow it to survive in both aquatic and terrestrial environments.
- Climbing perch are most commonly found in slow-moving or stagnant bodies of water, such as ponds and lakes.
- A climbing perch was observed using its pectoral fins to drag itself across the wet rocks and up onto the shore.
- In the dry season, climbing perch dig burrows in the mud to conserve moisture and protect themselves from desiccation.
- The spiny pectoral fins of the climbing perch serve not only for locomotion but also for defense against potential predators.