Sea Scorpion (Noun)
Meaning
Marine fishes having a tapering body with an armored head and venomous spines.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The sea scorpion swam swiftly through the coral reef, its venomous spines warning potential predators to stay away.
- Divers were advised to exercise caution when handling sea scorpions, as their venomous spines can cause severe pain.
- Sea scorpions are members of the family Scorpaenidae and are characterized by their armored heads and tapering bodies.
- The colorful sea scorpion hiding behind the sea fan was almost invisible due to its excellent camouflage.
- Marine biologists were studying the behavior of the sea scorpion, afish with a reputation for being fiercely territorial.