Driftfish

/ˈdrɪftˌfɪʃ/ noun

Definition

A small ocean fish that drifts with floating seaweed and debris, or a fish that lives among drifting sargasso seaweed.

Etymology

Compound of 'drift' and 'fish,' referring to fish that literally drift with currents rather than swim actively against them. The term describes both behavior and habitat.

Kelly Says

Some fish are lazier swimmers than you'd expect—driftfish literally just float along with seaweed mats, getting free rides across oceans while hiding from predators, which is a pretty genius survival strategy.

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