Monoplane Flying Fish (Noun)
Meaning
Having only pectoral fins enlarged.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The Exocoetus volitans is often referred to as the tropical two-wing flying fish, and also as the monoplane flying fish due to its large pectoral fins resembling wings.
- Monoplane flying fish usually have pectoral fins that are much larger than their pelvic and dorsal fins.
- In species of monoplane flying fish, the greatly enlarged pectoral fins aid the fish in gliding efficiently through the air.
- The presence of small dorsal and pelvic fins sets monoplane flying fish apart, whose huge pectoral fins attract so much attention from enthusiasts of flying fish.
- Many naturalists incorrectly group biplane and monoplane flying fish due to general pectoral and dorsal size being present and significant factors during correct class and determination research being assessed at zoology centres internationally today