Catfishes

/ˈkætfɪʃɪz/ noun

Plural of catfish; bottom-feeding fish with whisker-like barbels around their mouths, found in fresh and saltwater.

Compound word 'cat' + 'fish,' named for the cat-like whiskers (barbels) on the fish's face. These barbels help the fish sense food on the ocean or river floor.

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