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pearlfish

 

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Noun pearlfish has 1 sense
  1. pearlfish, pearl-fish - found living within the alimentary canals of e.g. sea cucumbers or between the shells of pearl oysters in or near shallow seagrass beds
    --1 is a kind of percoid fish, percoid, percoidean
    --1 is a member of Carapidae, family Carapidae

Definitions from the Web

Pearlfish

Definition:

A pearlfish is a small, slender marine fish that belongs to the family Carapidae and has a long, transparent body.

Parts of Speech:

  • Noun

Senses:

Sense 1: A type of fish

Usages:

Usage 1: The pearlfish lives inside the body cavities of sea cucumbers and other marine invertebrates.

Usage 2: The pearlfish is known for its symbiotic relationship with the host organism it inhabits.

Usage 3: The pearlfish has unique adaptations to survive and thrive in its unusual habitat.

Sample Sentences:

1. The pearlfish cautiously swam into the sea cucumber, seeking shelter and protection.

2. Scientists are fascinated by the pearlfish's ability to navigate through the intricate network of its host organism.

3. The pearlfish has a remarkable ability to change its body shape to fit snugly inside its chosen abode.

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