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doctorfish

 

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Noun doctorfish has 1 sense
  1. doctorfish, doctor-fish, Acanthurus chirurgus - surgeon fish of the West Indies
    --1 is a kind of surgeonfish
    --1 is a member of Acanthurus, genus Acanthurus

Definitions from the Web

Doctorfish

Description:

Doctorfish, also known as surgeonfish, are a species of marine fish belonging to the Acanthuridae family. They are characterized by their colorful bodies, sharp spines, and a retractable scalpel-like spine on their tails. Doctorfish are popular among aquarists for their vibrant appearance and ability to help control algae in aquariums.

Sample Sentences:

1. I love watching the doctorfish swim gracefully in the aquarium.

2. The doctorfish's scalpel-like spine is its main defense mechanism against predators.

3. While snorkeling, I spotted a group of doctorfish feeding on the coral reefs.

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