pipefish
IPA: pˈaɪpfɪʃ
noun
- A small fish of subfamily Syngnathinae in the seahorse family, having a long thin body covered with partially ossified plates, the head long, and the jaws elongated so as to form a tubular snout.
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Examples of "pipefish" in Sentences
- They are related to pipefish and seahorses.
- There are approximately 200 species of pipefish.
- Anyhow, the pipefish in general need a lot of work.
- Pipefish have a number of predators to look out for.
- Tewy, I would like to use the photo of the pipefish.
- The brooding pouch is located near the anus of the pipefish.
- Solegnathus is a genus of pipefish belonging to the family Syngnathidae.
- Pipefish are relatives of seahorses and require a similar level of care.
- Some species of pipefish have tails that are prehensile as in seahorses.
- Pipefish reproduction is one of the most interesting features of the species.
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