ten-spined stickleback

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Noun ten-spined stickleback has 1 sense

ten-spined stickleback, Gasterosteus pungitius - confined to rivers
--₁ is a kind of stickleback, prickleback
--₁ is a member of Gasterosteus, genus gasterosteus

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Ten-Spined Stickleback

Definition

The ten-spined stickleback is a small fish belonging to the family Gasterosteidae, known for its distinctive ten dorsal spines. It is commonly found in freshwater habitats across North America and Europe.

Senses

Noun

1. A species of fish (Pungitius pungitius) characterized by ten sharp spines along its back, native to North America and Europe.

Example sentence: The ten-spined stickleback is known for its ability to adapt to various aquatic environments.

Adjective

1. Relating to or characteristic of the ten-spined stickleback or its physical features.

Example sentence: The exhibit displayed a wide variety of ten-spined stickleback species.