fringehead

[ frinj-hed ]

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noun

any fish of the genus Neoclinus, characterized by a row of fleshy processes on the head, heads, as N. blanchardi sarcastic fringehead, of California coastal waters.

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Let’s start with the name: The fish is really known as the “sarcastic fringehead.”

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The team members observed fights and courtship occurring just outside fringehead living quarters.

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The future of fringehead research might not include Dr. Hongjamrassilp, though.

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“Fringehead” refers to the frills lining its forehead.

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The sarcastic fringehead is a type of blenny that will fight tooth and nail to protect its eggs and territory.

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