adjective
- of, relating to, or resembling a blenny (a small marine fish)
Usage: ichthyology; technical
noun
- a fish of the family Blenniidae or related families, characterized by a small elongated body and typically found in shallow coastal waters
Usage: ichthyology
Examples
- The blennioid fishes are well adapted to life in rocky tide pools.
- Marine biologists collected several blennioid specimens from the reef.
- This blennioid species exhibits remarkable camouflage abilities.
- The aquarium featured a tank of colorful blennioids from the Mediterranean.
- Blennioid characteristics include a compressed body and modified pelvic fins.