1. plural of labroid; a member of Labroidei, a large superorder of marine and freshwater fish that includes wrasses, parrotfish, damselfish, and cichlids, characterized by specialized pharyngeal jaws and protruding mouths.
Usage: ichthyology; technical; plural form

Examples

• Labroids are among the most diverse groups of fish in coral reef ecosystems.
• The aquarium featured several species of labroids, including colorful wrasses and parrotfish.
• Marine biologists study labroids to understand reef fish behavior and ecology.
• Many labroids exhibit complex social hierarchies and territorial behaviors.
• Labroids use their specialized pharyngeal jaws to crush hard shells and coral.