Doctorfishes

/ˈdɒktərˌfɪʃɪz/ noun

Definition

Plural of doctorfish; multiple fish species or individual fish that clean parasites from larger fish.

Etymology

Simple plural of 'doctorfish,' adding '-es' since the singular already ends in 'sh.'

Kelly Says

In coral reef ecosystems, doctorfishes are absolutely essential—if they disappeared, many fish populations would be decimated by parasites, showing how even tiny creatures play critical roles in complex ecosystems.

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