PLECTOGNATH FISH
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Plectognath Fish.
Plectognath Fish - as a noun
Tropical marine fishes having the teeth fused into a beak and thick skin covered with bony plates or spines
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
plectognathHypernyms (Closely Related)
acanthopterygianspiny-finned fishHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"Some plectognath fish, like the porcupinefish, have sharp spines on their body for protection."
"The plectognath fish family includes species such as triggerfish, filefish, and pufferfish."
"Many plectognath fish exhibit vibrant colors and patterns, making them popular in the aquarium trade."
"The spines of plectognath fish are made of specialized modified scales called scutes."
"Some plectognath fish have a symbiotic relationship with cleaner fish that remove parasites from their skin."
