Suborder Blennioidea (Noun)
Meaning
Blennies; butterfishes; gunnels.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The suborder Blennioidea comprises six families of primarily marine fishes commonly referred to as blennies or blenny.
- Gunnels belong to the suborder Blennioidea and are typically found in the marine environments of the Atlantic Ocean.
- Some sources consider the butterfishes to be part of the suborder Blennioidea, while others group them into their own suborder.
- Marine aquarists often keep species from the suborder Blennioidea in their tanks due to their vibrant colors and small size.
- Taxonomic classifications vary, but the majority of researchers place blennies and their relatives within the suborder Blennioidea.