Numbfish (Noun)
Meaning
Any sluggish bottom-dwelling ray of the order Torpediniformes having a rounded body and electric organs on each side of the head capable of emitting strong electric discharges.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The oceanographer spent years studying the behavior of the numbfish in its natural habitat.
- Divers are warned not to touch the numbfish as it can deliver a powerful shock.
- The numbfish is also known as the electric ray due to its unique defense mechanism.
- Numbfish are often found in shallow coastal waters where the sediment is soft and muddy.
- Marine biologists are fascinated by the unique way the numbfish uses its electric organs to navigate and find prey.