blenniiform

/blɛˈnɪɪfaɾm/

Definitions

1. adjective

Resembling or relating to blennies, a family of marine fish.

“The blenniiform morphology of the fossil species has been a topic of interest among marine biologists.”

2. noun

A fish or other animal belonging to or resembling the family Blenniidae.

“The museum featured an exhibit on various blenniiform species found in the coral reefs.”

Synonyms

  • blenny-like
  • marine fish

Antonyms

  • non-marine fish
  • terrestrial animal