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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.

Synonyms

  • Suborder Scorpaenoidea
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