ammodytoid

/əˈmɒdɪtaɪd/

Definitions

1. adjective

Relating to or resembling the Ammodytidae, a family of marine flatfish.

“The ammodytoid fish was a common sight in the coastal waters.”

2. noun

A fish of the family Ammodytidae, especially a sand eel.

“The ammodytoid was a popular food source for many marine predators.”

Synonyms

  • marine flatfish
  • sand eel

Antonyms

  • freshwater fish
  • terrestrial animal