Relating to or belonging to the sculpin family of fish (Cottidae), characterized by a large head and spiny fins.
From Latin cottus (a type of fish) + -id (suffix meaning belonging to). The scientific term preserved the classical Latin fish name in modern zoological classification.
Sculpins are called cotties by aquarium hobbyists, and the Latin word cottus is so old that ancient Romans were already naming these grumpy-looking fish!
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