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Lagodon

Lagodon

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A small sea fish like a pinfish that lives near the shore
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • The Lagodon genus is best known for the common pinfish.

Examples

  • Juvenile Lagodon are often found in seagrass beds throughout the Gulf of Mexico.

  • Many fishermen target Lagodon for their tasty flesh.

  • Marine biologists studied the population of Lagodon in the coastal waters.

  • The Lagodon is often found in shallow coastal waters.

  • Juvenile Lagodon are often found in seagrass beds throughout the Gulf of Mexico.

  • Marine biologists studied the population of Lagodon in the coastal waters.

  • Many fishermen target Lagodon for their tasty flesh.

Surface Forms

Lagodon singular
Lagodons plural

Etymology

Lagodon comes from Greek parts lago- 'hare' and -don 'tooth', so it means 'hare-tooth' and probably refers to the fish's front teeth. That's why the name helps you remember this group of small sea fish, including the common pinfish.