Gobioid

/ɡoʊˈbiɔɪd/ adjective

Definition

Resembling or relating to gobies and related fish groups; having the general characteristics of goby-like fishes.

Etymology

From Latin 'gobius' (goby) plus Greek '-oid' meaning resembling or having the form of; the most general term for goby-like characteristics.

Kelly Says

Gobioid is the umbrella term scientists use when they're not sure if something IS a goby or just looks and acts like one—it's the 'goby-ish' descriptor!

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