needlefish

Meanings

• noun

  A long, slender, predatory fish with a long, pointed snout and sharp, needle-like teeth. It belongs to the order Beloniformes.

  - "The needlefish is a popular game fish in tropical waters."
  - "Needlefish are known for their agility and speed."
  - "The needlefish's long snout and sharp teeth make it an efficient predator."

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Variants

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needlefish , needlefishes

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Etymology

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The name 'needlefish' comes from its long, pointed snout and needle-like teeth.

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Trivia

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1. Needlefish are also known as 'gar', 'elephant fish', or 'torpedo fish'.

2. The needlefish's electric organs can produce an electric shock to stun its prey.

3. Needlefish are often used as bait for larger fish, such as sharks and billfish.

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Related Concepts

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1. Beloniformes: The order of fish that includes needlefish and other similar species.

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Culture

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Needlefish have been a significant food source for many coastal communities, particularly in the Pacific and Indian Oceans. They have been featured in various works of literature, such as Herman Melville's 'Moby-Dick', and in art and music.

How to Memorize "needlefish"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a long, slender fish with a pointed snout and sharp teeth.
   - Visualize the needle-like teeth and the agile movement of the needlefish in the water.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the needlefish with long, sharp needles.
   - Link the needlefish to the idea of speed and agility.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'needlefish' by associating it with the image of a long, pointed needle.
   - Use the acronym 'Nimble, Agile, Needle-like, Efficient, Delicious' to remember the key features of the needlefish.

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