Butterflyfishes

/ˈbʌtərˌflaɪˌfɪʃəz/ noun

Definition

Plural of butterflyfish; multiple fish of the butterflyfish family or species.

Etymology

Plural formation of butterflyfish using '-es' ending, since the word ends in 'sh' sound.

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There are over 120 species of butterflyfish, each with unique color patterns that serve as species-recognition signals underwater—their beauty is literally how they find their mates!

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