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Blennius

Blennius

9.9
A small sea fish with a long body that hides among rocks
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • The species within the genus Blennius are commonly found in rocky coastal waters.

Examples

  • The typical Blennius displays a scaleless, elongated body adapted for hiding among rocks.

  • Many aquarists are fascinated by the appearance of Blennius in their marine tanks.

  • The Blennius species are fascinating to study.

  • Many Blennii are found in rocky coastal waters.

  • Many aquarists are fascinated by the appearance of Blennius in their marine tanks.

  • The species within the genus Blennius are commonly found in rocky coastal waters.

  • The typical Blennius displays a scaleless, elongated body adapted for hiding among rocks.

Synonyms

genus Blennius
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  • Specialized
9.9

A group of small sea fish with long bodies and comb-like teeth

is the same in meaning but shows a different label form

Compounds

Blennius pholis
  • Specialized
9.9

A small fish without scales that lives on European coasts called the shanny

genus Blennius
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of small sea fish with long bodies and comb-like teeth

Surface Forms

Blennius singular
Blenniuses plural
Blennius plural

Etymology

Blennius comes from the Greek word blennos, which means 'mucus' or 'slime'. That's a helpful memory: these small blennies are often slimy and hide among rocks, so the genus name points to their slippery, rock-dwelling nature.