Damselfish (Noun)
Meaning
Small brilliantly colored tropical marine fishes of coral reefs.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Damselfish were darting in and out of the coral, their vibrant blue scales catching the sunlight that filtered down from above.
- A school of damselfish hovered nervously around the diver, unsure of whether to swim away or stay.
- In the vibrant reef, a territorial damselfish was aggressively chasing off other fish from its food source.
- Some damselfish can form long-lasting pair bonds and take turns tending to their nest on the reef floor.
- Bright orange and blue damselfish scattered from the spot as the larger angelfish descended on their coral feeding grounds.