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catostomid

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun catostomid has 1 sense
  1. catostomid - a cypriniform fish of the family Catostomidae
    --1 is a kind of
    cypriniform fish
    --1 is a member of Catostomidae, family Catostomidae
    --1 has particulars: sucker

Definitions from the Web

Catostomid

Definition:

A catostomid refers to any fish belonging to the family Catostomidae, which is a family of freshwater fishes commonly known as suckers. These fishes are typically characterized by their cylindrical-shaped bodies, downturned mouths, and subterminal mouths with thick lips.

Sample Sentences:

  • The catostomid fish can be found in various rivers and lakes in North America.
  • I spotted a large catostomid swimming near the riverbank while hiking.
  • Many catostomids are bottom feeders, scavenging for food along the riverbed.

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