Alligatorfishes

/ˈælɪɡeɪtərfɪʃɪz/ noun

Definition

The plural form of alligatorfish; multiple alligator-like fish species found in deep ocean waters.

Etymology

Plural of 'alligatorfish,' formed by adding the standard English plural suffix '-es' to the compound noun.

Kelly Says

Scientists use the plural form when cataloging these creatures because there are actually several species within the alligatorfish family, each with slightly different jaw structures and depths they prefer in the ocean!

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