Small (2 4 inches) pugnacious mostly scaleless spiny backed fishes of northern fresh and littoral waters having elaborate courtship; subjects of much research
Noun
small (2-4 inches) pugnacious mostly scaleless spiny-backed fishes of northern fresh and littoral waters having elaborate courtship; subjects of much research
v. t.
Any one of numerous species of small fishes of the
genus Gasterosteus and allied genera. The back is armed with two or
more sharp spines. They inhabit both salt and brackish water, and
construct curious nests. Called also sticklebag, sharpling, and
prickleback.
Usage Examples
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