Synanceja (Noun)
Meaning
Stonefishes.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The synanceja is a genus of stonefishes that are known to inhabit shallow tropical and temperate waters.
- Synanceja contains some of the most venomous marine fishes known to humans, including the world's most venomous fish, the stonefish.
- Stonefishes belonging to the genus Synanceja are characterized by their ability to camouflage themselves among the coral reefs and rocky substrates.
- The genus Synanceja contains around six recognized species, several of which are found in the coastal waters of Australia and Southeast Asia.
- Some species of Synanceja have been reported to cause severe pain and swelling in humans who accidentally step on them while wading in shallow waters.