Gobiesocidae (Noun)
Meaning
Clingfishes.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The Gobiesocidae family, commonly known as clingfishes, comprises about 150 species of small to medium-sized fish.
- Clingfishes of the family Gobiesocidae have developed suction cups on their bellies, allowing them to adhere to surfaces.
- Some clingfishes, members of the Gobiesocidae family, are even able to expel air from their bodies to create suction.
- Marine species of the Gobiesocidae family, the clingfishes, have evolved a unique trait to secure themselves to rocks and coral reefs.
- A few species of clingfishes, which belong to the Gobiesocidae family, can even use their modified fins to create suction when needed.