Escolar (Noun)
Meaning
Large snake mackerel with rings like spectacles around its eyes.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The escolar is a deep-sea fish known for its unique appearance and potential toxicity to humans.
- The escolar's large size and snake-like body make it a formidable sight in the ocean.
- Escolar are often caught accidentally in commercial fishing gear intended for other species.
- Due to its potential to cause food poisoning, escolar is not commonly consumed in many parts of the world.
- Researchers have been studying the escolar's distinctive eye rings to better understand its behavior and habitat.