Definition

Noun 1. A species of clingfish: Gobiesox strumosus is the scientific name for a specific type of small, bottom-dwelling marine fish belonging to the family Gobiesocidae. It is characterized by a distinctive body shape and a powerful suction disc on its underside, formed from modified pelvic fins, which it uses to adhere tightly to rocks and other surfaces.

Usage Notes

• This term is a scientific binomial name (genus , species ). It is used primarily in academic, zoological, and ichthyological (fish science) contexts.
• In everyday language, it is commonly referred to by its general family name, "clingfish," or by descriptive names like "skilletfish" due to its shape.

Examples

• Scientific Context:
  • The study compared the adhesion strength of Gobiesox strumosus to other intertidal species.
  • Under the microscope, the suction disc of Gobiesox strumosus reveals a complex structure.
• Descriptive Context:
  • We found several Gobiesox strumosus, or skillet clingfish, under the coastal rocks.

Advanced Usage

• The term is fixed and does not have phrasal verbs or idiomatic expressions. Its usage is strictly taxonomic.

Variants and Related Words

• Clingfish (n): The common name for the family Gobiesocidae, describing their adhesive ability.
• Skilletfish (n): A common name for , referring to its broad, flat, pan-like body shape.
• Sucking fish (n): A general descriptive term for fish with ventral suction discs.

Synonyms

• Skilletfish
• Skillet clingfish
• (General) Clingfish

Notes on Different Meanings

• This term has only one specific meaning: it refers exclusively to this particular species of fish. It is not used figuratively.

Noun

1. clingfish with typical skillet shape