Paddlefish (Noun)
Meaning
Primitive fish of the Mississippi valley having a long paddle-shaped snout.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The paddlefish is a unique-looking fish with its distinctive long snout that resembles a paddle.
- In the Mississippi River valley, paddlefish have been an important food source for local residents for centuries.
- Scientists have been studying the ancient paddlefish to gain insights into the evolution of fish species.
- The paddlefish uses its long snout to filter tiny crustaceans and plankton from the water.
- Conservation efforts are underway to protect the paddlefish from overfishing and habitat destruction in the Mississippi River valley.