Bugfish

/ˈbʌɡfɪʃ/ noun

Definition

A small fish that feeds on insects or resembles a bug in appearance, found in tropical and subtropical waters.

Etymology

Compound of 'bug' (insect) plus 'fish,' descriptively named for its diet of insects or insect-like appearance.

Kelly Says

Many small fish have evolved specifically to catch insects on the water's surface, and some can even jump out of water to snatch flying insects mid-air, making them true predators of the insect world.

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