Slippery Dick (Noun)
Meaning
Small wrasse of tropical Atlantic.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The slippery dick, a species of small wrasse, is a common sight in the coral reefs of the tropical Atlantic.
- Slippery dick are known for their vibrant colors and distinctive elongated bodies.
- A school of slippery dick darted past the snorkeler, their scales shimmering in the sunlight.
- In the wild, slippery dick are opportunistic feeders, eating small invertebrates and plankton.
- Despite their small size, slippery dick are an important part of the marine ecosystem in the tropical Atlantic.