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brotula

brotula

9.9
A long fish that lives deep in warm seas
  • noun
  • /ˈbroʊtʃələ/
  • Specialized
: brotula
  • The brotula is often found at great depths in the Atlantic Ocean.

Examples

  • Scientists discovered a new species of brotula off the coast of Indonesia.

  • The elongated body of the brotula helps it navigate through narrow crevices.

  • The brotula is known for its unique appearance.

  • I caught a brotula while diving in the Caribbean.

  • Scientists discovered a new species of brotula off the coast of Indonesia.

  • The brotula is often found at great depths in the Atlantic Ocean.

  • The elongated body of the brotula helps it navigate through narrow crevices.

Surface Forms

brotula singular
brotulas plural

Etymology

Brotula probably comes from an old Latin or Spanish name for a 'small' fish, with the ending -ula meaning 'small', like in the English word globule. So a brotula today is the name for a long, eel-like deep-sea fish, and that 'small fish' idea helps you remember its name.