noun
- a small marine fish with a long dorsal fin and scaleless, slimy skin, typically found in shallow coastal waters
Usage: marine biology
Examples
- The blenny darted between the rocks in the tide pool.
- Marine biologists studied the feeding habits of the common blenny.
- A small blenny peeked out from its hiding spot in the coral reef.
- The aquarium featured several species of colorful blennies.
- Divers often spot blennies in shallow Mediterranean waters.
- The blenny’s elongated body helps it navigate through crevices.