gymnotoka

/dʒɪmˌnoʊˈtɒkə/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of parasitic fish that attaches itself to the host fish.

“The aquarium owner noticed a gymnotoka attached to the side of its prized fish.”

Synonyms

  • electromagnetic fish
  • parasitic fish

Antonyms

  • free-swimming fish
  • non-parasitic fish