Scorpaenoidea (Noun)
Meaning
Mail-cheeked fishes: scorpionfishes; gurnards.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The order Scorpaenoidea comprises about 11 families of marine fishes commonly known as mail-cheeked fishes or scorpionfishes and gurnards.
- The mail-cheeked fishes in the order Scorpaenoidea have evolved remarkable camouflage strategies to blend in with their surroundings.
- Marine biologists study the Scorpaenoidea order to understand the diverse characteristics and adaptations of its constituent species.
- The Scorpaenoidea is an important group of fishes due to its diversity, which encompasses species like the mail-cheeked scorpionfish and the lesser spotted gurnard.
- In some coastal regions, Scorpaenoidea species like the lionfish have become invasive, threatening native ecosystems and fisheries.