scorpaenoid

• Nom désignant un groupe de poissons caractérisés par la présence de plaques osseuses sur la tête formant une armure.

A noun referring to a group of fishes characterized by having the head armored with bony plates.

1. Scorpaenoid fishC2formalscientific

   Any fish belonging to the suborder Scorpaenoidei, characterized by a head armored with bony plates and spines.

   Scorpaénoïde (poisson)

   • The lionfish is a well-known scorpaenoid found in tropical waters.
   • Scorpaenoids often have venomous spines for defense.
   • Marine biologists study scorpaenoids for their unique adaptations.