Scorpaena
- noun
- /skɔrˈpeɪnə/
- Specialized
:
escorpaena
- The venomous spines of the Scorpaena make them dangerous to handle among marine biologists.
Examples
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Divers in tropical waters should be cautious, as the Scorpaena can sting if threatened.
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Several species within the Scorpaena genus are prized for their vibrant coloration.
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The Scorpaena is known for its venomous spines.
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Many divers are cautious around Scorpaenas due to their sting.
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Many divers are cautious around Scorpaena fish because their venomous spines can cause painful stings.
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The Scorpaena is commonly found in tropical seas, where it blends in with the rocky reefs.
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Due to their unique appearance, Scorpaena species are often the subject of studies in marine biology.
Synonyms
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9.1
A fish with a pointed body and venomous spines that lives in warm seas
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7.9
A sea fish with a pointed body and spines that give a painful sting
A fish that lives near the coast with a narrow body, armored head, and venomous spines
A sea fish that lives on the sea bottom in warm water and has spines that can sting
A sea fish that lives on the bottom, often in warm waters, and has venomous spines
A family of sea fish with sharp spines that can give a painful sting, like scorpionfish and lionfish
A sea fish with a head covered by hard bony plates and sharp spines
A sea fish with a hard head covered by bony plates and often sharp spines
Compounds
- Specialized
A sea fish with venomous spines that lives on coral reefs in the Indo-Pacific
Surface Forms
Etymology
Scorpaena comes from the Greek word skorpios, meaning 'scorpion', and it shares the same root as the English word scorpion. These fish have sharp, venomous spines like a scorpion's sting, so the name explains why they are called scorpionfishes.