Ocean Sunfish (Noun)
Meaning
Among the largest bony fish; pelagic fish having an oval compressed body with high dorsal and anal fins and caudal fin reduced to a rudder-like lobe; worldwide in warm waters.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The ocean sunfish is among the largest bony fish in the world, often found in warm ocean waters.
- Ocean sunfish have been spotted in various parts of the globe, from the tropical waters of the Pacific to the temperate seas of the Atlantic.
- Due to their unique body shape, ocean sunfish are able to swim efficiently through the water, using their dorsal and anal fins to propel themselves forward.
- Despite their large size, ocean sunfish feed on relatively small prey, such as jellyfish and plankton, which they filter through their gills.
- Ocean sunfish are often seen swimming near the surface of the water, where they can be easily spotted by fishermen and marine biologists.