Scorpion Fish (Noun)
Meaning
Marine fishes having a tapering body with an armored head and venomous spines.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Scuba divers must exercise extreme caution when swimming near scorpion fish as they have sharp venomous spines.
- A marine biologist studying scorpion fish noticed that the fish camouflage itself on the seafloor by matching the surrounding colors.
- In many parts of the world, scorpion fish is a popular delicacy when cooked, despite having venomous spines.
- A warning was posted on the beach warning swimmers about the presence of scorpion fish and stonefish in the shallow waters.
- A team of marine experts worked tirelessly to remove scorpion fish and other non-native species from the endangered coral reef.