Prickleback (Noun)
Meaning 1
Small elongate fishes of shallow northern seas; a long dorsal fin consists entirely of spines.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
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Meaning 2
Small (2-4 inches) pugnacious mostly scaleless spiny-backed fishes of northern fresh and littoral waters having elaborate courtship; subjects of much research.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Scientists have been studying the complex mating behaviors of pricklebacks for decades, revealing intriguing insights into their social interactions.
- A recent discovery of a previously unknown species of prickleback has sent shockwaves throughout the scientific community.
- In some species of prickleback, males build intricate nests out of vegetation to attract potential mates and defend against rival males.
- Researchers have been using pricklebacks as model organisms to study the evolution of mating behaviors and the effects of environmental factors on reproduction.
- The scaleless bodies of pricklebacks have also sparked interest among researchers, who seek to understand the adaptations that have allowed these fish to thrive in northern fresh and littoral waters.