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Naso

Naso

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A group of tropical sea fish with a horn on their head that live on coral reefs
  • proper noun
  • Specialized
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  • The Naso genus includes several species of unicornfish found in coral reefs.

Examples

  • Some species in the Naso genus have a distinctive horn-like projection on their heads.

  • Divers often spot Naso swimming among the colorful corals of the Indo-Pacific.

  • The Naso fish is known for its distinctive horn.

  • Have you ever seen a Naso in the wild?

  • The Naso genus encompasses various species of vibrant unicornfish that inhabit coral reefs.

  • In the clear waters of the Indo-Pacific, you can often see Naso swimming gracefully among the corals.

  • Some members of the Naso family are easily recognized by the unique horn-shaped growth on their foreheads.

Surface Forms

Naso main

Etymology

Naso comes from the Latin word nasus meaning 'nose', because many unicornfish in this genus have a horn-like or nose-like projection on their heads. So the name helps you remember these fish by their 'nose' or horn.