scarus
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A brightly colored parrotfish that lives near coral reefs in warm seas
- noun
- /ˈskɛrəs/
:
pez loro
- In the warm waters of the Caribbean, scarus fish can be found grazing on algae.
Examples
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Parrotfishes captured are mainly Scarus perspicillatus and Scarus sordidus.
Academic text (1993) -
Parrotfishes captured are mainly Scarus perspicillatus and Scarus sordidus.
Academic text (1993) -
The scarus parrotfish is often seen swimming among vibrant coral reefs.
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Scarus species are known for their bright colors and important role in reef ecosystems.
Synonyms
parrotfish
vsscarus
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7.5
A brightly colored tropical fish with a beak-like mouth that lives on coral reefs
is a specific member of that group found in warm seas
Surface Forms
Etymology
Scarus comes from an old Greek word skaros that named a bright reef fish. These fish are like the 'parrots' of the sea because they have a strong beak and vivid colors, so the old name fits the modern parrotfish meaning.