noun
- plural of suckfish; marine fish with adhesive discs that attach to larger animals or objects
Usage: zoological
Examples
- The suckfishes attached themselves to the shark’s belly.
- Marine biologists studied the feeding habits of suckfishes.
- Several suckfishes were found clinging to the whale’s skin.
- The aquarium displayed various species of suckfishes.
- Suckfishes use their disc-like organs to stay attached to their hosts.
- The diver observed suckfishes swimming alongside the manta ray.