syngnathus

/ˈsɪŋɡnəθəs/

Definitions

1. noun

A genus of fish that includes the seahorses, pipefish, and sea dragons, characterized by the presence of a prehensile tail and a unique snout.

“The marine biologist studied the behavior of the seahorse, which is a member of the syngnathus family.”

Synonyms

  • pipefish
  • seahorse