1. a small killifish found in salt marshes and coastal waters of eastern North America
Usage: zoology

Examples

• The mummichog is commonly used as bait by saltwater anglers.
• Scientists studied mummichogs to understand how fish adapt to changing salinity levels.
• Mummichogs can survive in both fresh and salt water environments.
• The salt marsh was teeming with mummichogs during low tide.
• Researchers collected mummichogs from the estuary for their experiment.
• The mummichog’s ability to tolerate extreme conditions makes it valuable for research.