noun
- plural of ribbonfish; long, thin marine fish with flattened, ribbon-like bodies
Usage: marine biology
Examples
- The deep-sea expedition collected several species of ribbonfishes.
- Ribbonfishes are known for their distinctive elongated, silvery bodies.
- Commercial fishermen sometimes catch ribbonfishes as bycatch.
- The aquarium’s new exhibit features ribbonfishes from the Pacific Ocean.
- Marine biologists study how ribbonfishes navigate in deep waters.
- Ribbonfishes can grow to impressive lengths despite their thin profile.