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Syngnathus

Syngnathus

9.9
A group of small fish like pipefish that live in coastal waters
  • noun
  • /sɪŋˈnæθəs/
  • Specialized
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  • The genus Syngnathus includes several species of pipefishes found in coastal waters.

Examples

  • Several members of the Syngnathus genus exhibit remarkable camouflage abilities.

  • Many species of Syngnathus inhabit shallow waters.

  • Researchers studied the breeding habits of Syngnathus in the Mediterranean Sea.

  • The Syngnathus is known for its elongated body.

  • Researchers studied the breeding habits of Syngnathus in the Mediterranean Sea.

  • Several members of the Syngnathus genus exhibit remarkable camouflage abilities.

  • The genus Syngnathus includes several species of pipefishes found in coastal waters.

Compounds

Syngnathus hildebrandi
  • Specialized
9.9

A small thin fish like a seahorse that lives in seagrass near the Florida Gulf Coast

Surface Forms

Syngnathus singular
Syngnathi plural

Etymology

Syngnathus comes from Greek parts syn- meaning 'together' and gnathos meaning 'jaw'. It refers to these fishes' joined, tube-like jaws like those of pipefish and seahorses, so the name fits this group of fish.