Scorpionfish (Noun)
Meaning
Marine fishes having a tapering body with an armored head and venomous spines.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Scuba divers in the tropical waters should exercise caution when approaching the coral reef, as scorpionfish often camouflage themselves to catch prey.
- Scorpionfish, due to their toxic spines, should not be handled by humans even if they seem harmless at first glance.
- One common scorpionfish found in Australian waters is the False Stonefish, notorious for being one of the world's most venomous fish.
- Experts often use night lights during dives to detect the faintly luminescent patterns found on certain scorpionfish species.
- These relatively sedentary marine predators use the coral or rock as camouflage and utilize the powerful spines on the scorpionfish for protection against predators.