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Fistularia

Fistularia

9.9
A group of long, thin sea fish with tube-like snouts
  • noun
  • Specialized
: Fistularia
  • The genus Fistularia includes several species of cornetfishes found in tropical and subtropical oceans.

Examples

  • The long, tube-like snout is characteristic of all members of Fistularia.

  • Researchers discovered a new species in the Fistularia genus off the coast of Indonesia.

  • The Fistularia is known for its unique shape.

  • Many Fistularias inhabit the coral reefs.

  • Researchers discovered a new species in the Fistularia genus off the coast of Indonesia.

  • The genus Fistularia includes several species of cornetfishes found in tropical and subtropical oceans.

  • The long, tube-like snout is characteristic of all members of Fistularia.

Surface Forms

Fistularia singular
Fistularias plural

Etymology

Fistularia comes from the Latin root fistula, meaning 'pipe' or 'tube'. That's why these fish are called Fistularia: they have a long, tube-like snout, so they look like a living pipe.