Conchfishes

/ˈkɒŋkfɪʃɪz/ noun

Definition

Plural of conchfish; multiple small tropical fish living symbiotically in conch shells.

Etymology

Plural form of 'conchfish', from 'conch' and 'fish'. Used in marine biology.

Kelly Says

Scientists can study conchfish to understand symbiotic relationships in the ocean—these tiny fish reveal how different ocean creatures have evolved to help (or try to help) each other survive.

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