Scorpaenoid (Noun)
Meaning
Fishes having the head armored with bony plates.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The Scorpaenidae family includes many species of scorpaenoid fish, characterized by their distinctive head armor.
- The stonefish is a type of scorpaenoid fish that is known for its ability to camouflage itself as a rock.
- Some species of scorpaenoid fish have been known to live in shallow, tropical waters.
- The armor-plated head of the scorpaenoid fish is thought to be an adaptation for defense against predators.
- The Scorpaenidae family of scorpaenoid fish includes over 300 species, ranging in size and color.