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clingfish Definition

cling·fish (kliŋ′fis̸h′)

noun pl. -·fish′, -·fish′es

any of an order (Gobiesociformes) of small, marine bony fishes having a sucking disc on the ventral surface near the head, with which they cling to rocks, etc.

clingfish Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

  • small-headed: Small-headed clingfish lay their eggs in kelp holdfasts or among larger seaweeds.
  • two-spotted: Two-spotted clingfish eat mainly small crustaceans, but little is known about the diet of the other species.

Browse dictionary entries near clingfish

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  6. ‹ clime
  7. ‹ climbing perch
  8. ‹ climbing iron
  9. ‹ climber
  10. ‹ climb down
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