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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.

Synonyms

  • Sea Scorpion
  • Scorpion Fish

Hypernyms

  • Scorpaenid Fish

Hyponyms

  • Scorpaena Grandicornis
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