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Leatherjacket (Noun)

Any of several brightly colored tropical filefishes.

Nouns denoting animals.

The brightly colored leatherjacket fish swam through the coral reef in the Indo-Pacific waters.
The aquarium displayed an assortment of exotic marine life, including the striking leatherjacket fish.
A diver observed a school of leatherjackets near the sea floor in the Caribbean.
While snorkeling in the shallow waters of the Great Barrier Reef, we spotted a few leatherjackets hiding behind the coral formations.
In their natural habitat, leatherjacket fish can grow up to six inches in length and exhibit vibrant color patterns.

Any of several New World tropical fishes having tiny embedded scales.

Nouns denoting animals.

The diver spotted a school of leatherjackets swimming near the coral reef.
Leatherjackets are popular among aquarium enthusiasts due to their unique appearance and small size.
In some parts of the world, leatherjackets are valued as a food source for their rich flavor and firm texture.
Aquarists often recommend specific water parameters for keeping leatherjackets in a home aquarium.
During the expedition, the team encountered a rare species of leatherjacket found only in that region.

Tough-skinned larva of certain crane flies.

Nouns denoting animals.

The leatherjacket larvae were found in the soil, feeding on the roots of the plants.
Leatherjackets are often considered pests in gardens due to their voracious appetite for plant material.
The gardener carefully dug up the soil to remove the leatherjacket larvae that were damaging her crops.
Leatherjackets have a tough, leathery skin that protects them from predators and environmental stress.
The larvae of the crane fly, also known as leatherjackets, can cause significant damage to lawns and gardens if left unchecked.