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chaetodon

chaetodon

9.9
A small bright sea fish with a flat body that lives near coral reefs
  • noun
  • /ˈkiːtəˌdɒn/
  • Specialized
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  • Divers love to watch the chaetodon, as it flits gracefully among the coral reefs.

Examples

  • In tropical seas, a chaetodon can be seen swimming close to the surface, showcasing its bright patterns.

  • The chaetodon is often recognized for its vibrant colors and unique body shape.

  • Anisotremus virginicus, Holacanthus ciliaris, Chaetodon capistratus.

    Adaptation. (2002)

  • Anisotremus virginicus, Holacanthus ciliaris, Chaetodon capistratus.

    Fiction book (2002)

Synonyms

butterfly fish
vschaetodon
1 4.6

A small colorful tropical sea fish with a flat body and wide fins, often near coral reefs

is limited to fishes found in tropical seas rather than worldwide
butterflyfish
vschaetodon
7.6

A small bright sea fish with flat sides and fanlike fins that swims near coral reefs

is broader and applies to such fishes across tropical seas not only reefs
genus Chaetodon
vschaetodon
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of colorful fish that live on coral reefs called butterflyfish

means a single fish belonging to that taxonomic group

Compounds

genus Chaetodon
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of colorful fish that live on coral reefs called butterflyfish

Surface Forms

chaetodon singular
chaetodons plural

Etymology

Chaetodon is the name for a group of butterflyfish and comes from the Greek parts chaite 'hair' and odon 'tooth'. This helps you remember these fish because they have many thin, hair-like teeth used for picking at coral and small animals.