Sea Poacher (Noun)
Meaning
Small slender fish (to 8 inches) with body covered by bony plates; chiefly of deeper northern Pacific waters.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The sea poacher is found in deeper waters of the northern Pacific, where its slender body glides effortlessly through the darkness.
- Sea poachers are one of the most common species of fish in the deep-sea trawl catches off the coast of Alaska.
- Divers are often thrilled to spot a sea poacher hiding among the coral reefs, its bony plates blending in with the surroundings.
- The name "sea poacher" refers to the species' tendency to take small bites out of other fishes' bodies, thereby getting the nickname "poacher".
- Biologists have been studying the sea poacher's unique adaptations, including its spiny fins and armored body, which enable it to thrive in the harsh conditions of the deep Pacific.