horsefish
- noun
- /ˈhɔrsˌfɪʃ/
:
pez caballo
- Biologists are studying the horsefish, which has a flat body that allows it to blend in with its surroundings.
Examples
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Some fishermen mistake the horsefish for a small seahorse due to its unusual body shape.
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Biologists are studying the horsefish and its adaptation to life in shallow coastal habitats.
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The horsefish glided gracefully through the clear waters of the reef.
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Look at the horsefish!
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The horsefish glided gracefully through the water.
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Some fishermen mistake the horsefish for a seahorse because of its unique, elongated shape.
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The horsefish is known for its silvery color and can often be found in shallow coastal waters.
Synonyms
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2.4
A small sea fish with a head like a horse and a curled tail that swims upright
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8.1
A long thin fish with a tube-shaped snout and hard plates on its body
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8.6
A small sea fish with a horse-like head and a curled tail
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9.8
A flat silver fish that lives in warm seas
A silvery sea fish with a very flat body often called the Atlantic moonfish
A silvery fish with a very flat body that lives in the Atlantic Ocean
A flat, round ocean fish with shiny bright colors
A small silvery flat fish like a butterfish that lives near the coast
A small sea fish with a long thin body and a tube-shaped snout about 20 cm long
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Horsefish is a simple compound of horse and fish, named because the head or shape of these sea animals can remind people of a horse, much like the familiar word seahorse. That's why horsefish is used for several silvery, flat coastal fish, including some pipefish or small seahorse-like species.