Diodon (Noun)
Meaning
Type genus of the Diodontidae.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Diodon is the type genus of the Diodontidae, a family of marine fish commonly known as porcupinefish.
- The species Diodon liturosus is commonly found in tropical waters throughout the Indo-Pacific region.
- In the ocean, Diodon nicthemerus is known to feed on various hard-shelled invertebrates like snails and clams.
- Some Diodon species have been known to make their way into the seafood market, where they are often sold fresh or dried.
- Research into the Diodon holocanthus has shed light on the mating habits of this species and other Diodontidae.