Gobioidei

/ɡoʊbiˈɔɪdi/ noun

Definition

A scientific taxonomic classification referring to a group of small, bottom-dwelling fish that includes gobies and similar species.

Etymology

From Greek 'gobios' (a type of fish) combined with the scientific suffix '-oidei' indicating a taxonomic group. Used in formal biological classification.

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Gobies are some of the most successful fish in the ocean—they've adapted to almost every aquatic environment from coral reefs to freshwater streams, and they're tiny enough to hide in surprising places!

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