noun
- plural of siganid; fish belonging to the family Siganidae, commonly known as rabbitfish or spinefoot
Usage: zoological
Examples
- The siganids are characterized by their compressed bodies and venomous spines.
- Marine biologists studied the feeding habits of various siganids in the coral reef.
- Siganids play an important role in controlling algae growth on reefs.
- The aquarium’s tropical section featured several colorful siganids.
- Researchers identified three new species of siganids in the Indo-Pacific region.