Gobiesociform

/ɡoʊbiɛsoʊˈsɪfɔrm/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or having the form or characteristics of clingfish; shaped like or resembling members of the Gobiesocidae family.

Etymology

From 'Gobiesoc-' (the clingfish genus) plus Latin '-iformis' meaning shaped like or having the form of; a descriptive taxonomic adjective.

Kelly Says

The suffix '-iform' lets scientists describe things that look similar without claiming they're closely related—so many fish can be 'gobiesociform' without being actual clingfish!

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