Squaretail (Noun)
Meaning
Sluggish square-tailed fish armored with tough bony scales; of deep warm waters.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Divers often spot sluggish square-tailed fish swimming near coral reefs in deep, tropical waters.
- The squaretail's tough bony scales provide it with natural protection from predators in its environment.
- This particular species of squaretail fish is native to the deep warm waters of the Indo-Pacific region.
- Scientists have been studying the unique characteristics of squaretail fish to learn more about their behavior and habitat.
- Marine biologists are working to conserve the squaretail fish population, as their numbers have been declining in recent years.