stickleback
IPA: stˈɪkʌɫbæk
noun
- Any one of numerous species of small fish of the family Gasterosteidae. The back is armed with two or more sharp spines. They inhabit both salt and brackish water, and construct nests from weeds.
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Examples of "stickleback" in Sentences
- The stickleback fish is known for its ability to adapt to various environments
- The stickleback's sharp spines serve as protection against predators
- Scientists study the stickleback's evolutionary history to understand how species evolve
- In some regions, stickleback fish are considered a delicacy
- The stickleback's unique reproductive behavior involves the male caring for the eggs until they hatch
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