Ammodyte

/ˈæməˌdaɪt/ noun

Definition

A sand eel, which is a long, thin fish that buries itself in sand and is found in ocean waters.

Etymology

From Greek 'ammia' (sand) and 'dytes' (diver), literally meaning 'sand-diver,' describing how these fish dive into and burrow through sandy seafloor.

Kelly Says

Sand eels can flick their bodies sideways like little whips to dive into sand in under a second—they're basically the ninjas of the ocean floor, using sand as camouflage.

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