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sharptail mola

sharptail mola

9.9
A large ocean fish with a sharp point on its tail fin
  • noun
  • Specialized
translation icon : mola de cola afilada
  • Unlike other sunfish, the sharptail mola has a distinct projection on its tail fin.

Examples

  • Scientists recently observed a sharptail mola off the coast of Peru.

  • The sharptail mola can be identified by its unique fin shape.

  • The sharptail mola is known for its unique fin structure.

  • Many divers hope to see a sharptail mola during their trips.

  • Researchers spotted a sharptail mola swimming gracefully near the coral reef.

  • The sharptail mola is admired for its unusual tail fin, which helps it navigate through the water.

  • Marine biologists have documented the feeding habits of the sharptail mola in various ocean habitats.

Synonyms

Mola lanceolata
vssharptail mola
  • Specialized
9.9

A large ocean sunfish with a sharp point in the middle of its tail fin

is the common name rather than the formal scientific name

Surface Forms

sharptail mola singular
sharptail molas plural

Morphology

sharptail + mola

The compound is a straightforward noun–noun name: 'sharptail' (sharp + tail) describes the tail characteristic and 'mola' names the sunfish, so the overall meaning—a mola with a sharp/pointed tail or caudal projection—is directly derivable from the parts. Such descriptive species names follow transparent compounding patterns found across languages, so a B1 learner who knows the constituents would readily infer the meaning.

Etymology

Sharptail mola is the name for a kind of sunfish that has a pointed part on its tail fin. The words sharp and tail give the picture: the fish has a small pointed piece in the middle of its tail, so the name points to this special feature.