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Monocanthus

Monocanthus

9.9
A group of small sea fish with rough skin and a single spine on the top fin
  • noun
  • Specialized
: Monocanthus
  • The genus Monocanthus is notable for its rough skin and a distinctive spiny dorsal fin.

Examples

  • Several species within Monocanthus inhabit coral reefs in tropical waters.

  • The genus Monocanthus is characterized by a single spine on its dorsal fin.

  • Marine biologists study Monocanthus to understand filefish evolution.

  • Look at that Monocanthus!

  • The Monocanthus species are fascinating to study.

  • Marine biologists study Monocanthus to understand the evolution of filefishes and their unique adaptations.

  • Several species within Monocanthus are commonly found among coral reefs in tropical ocean waters.

Surface Forms

Monocanthus singular
Monocanthus plural

Etymology

Monocanthus comes from Greek parts mono- ('one') and -acanthus ('thorn' or 'spine'), so you can picture a fish with a single sharp spine on its back.