scorpaenoid (Meaning)
Wordnet
scorpaenoid (n)
fishes having the head armored with bony plates
Webster
scorpaenoid (a.)
Of or pertaining to the family Scorpaenidae, which includes the scorpene, the rosefish, the California rockfishes, and many other food fishes. [Written also scorpaenid.] See Illust. under Rockfish.
Synonyms & Antonyms of scorpaenoid
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scorpaenoid Sentence Examples
- The scorpaenoid's venomous spines are a formidable defense mechanism.
- The red lionfish is a common scorpaenoid found in tropical waters.
- The stonefish is the most venomous scorpaenoid species in the world.
- Scorpionfish and rockfish are both types of scorpaenoids.
- Scorpaenoids have a distinctive head and dorsal fin shape.
- The venom of scorpaenoids can cause severe pain, tissue damage, and even death.
- Divers must be cautious when encountering scorpaenoids, as their stings can be extremely painful.
- Scorpaenoids are carnivorous fish that feed on small crustaceans and fish.
- The lionfish's distinctive spines help it to deter predators.
- The stonefish's camouflage and venomous spines make it a formidable predator.
FAQs About the word scorpaenoid
fishes having the head armored with bony platesOf or pertaining to the family Scorpaenidae, which includes the scorpene, the rosefish, the California rockfishes
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The scorpaenoid's venomous spines are a formidable defense mechanism.
The red lionfish is a common scorpaenoid found in tropical waters.
The stonefish is the most venomous scorpaenoid species in the world.
Scorpionfish and rockfish are both types of scorpaenoids.
