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percoid

percoid

9.9
A fish with spiny fins that lives in fresh or sea water
  • noun
  • /ˈpɜr.kɔɪd/
  • Specialized
: percoide
  • Researchers discovered a new percoid with unique spiny fins off the coast of Australia.

Examples

  • Several percoid species are popular among aquarium enthusiasts for their bright colors.

  • The percoid fishes are found in both freshwater and marine environments across the globe.

  • The percoid species are known for their vibrant colors.

  • Many percoids thrive in freshwater environments.

  • Researchers discovered a new percoid fish with unique spiny fins off the coast of Australia.

  • Several percoid species are popular among aquarium enthusiasts due to their bright colors.

  • The percoid fish are found in both freshwater and marine environments around the world.

Synonyms

percoidean
vspercoid
  • Specialized
9.9

A fish with spines in its fins, like perch or bass

is the noun name for that group rather than the adjectival form
percoid fish
vspercoid
  • Specialized
9.5

A fish like a perch or bass that has spines in its fins

is the technical group name without naming examples

Compounds

percoid fish
  • Specialized
9.5

A fish like a perch or bass that has spines in its fins

Surface Forms

percoid singular
percoids plural

Etymology

Percoid comes from the fish name perch and the ending -oid, which means 'like', as in humanoid. So a percoid is a 'perch-like' fish, which fits because many of these fishes have spiny fins like real perches.