Stickleback: meaning, definitions and examples

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stickleback

 

[ หˆstษชkษ™lbรฆk ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

fish species

The stickleback is a small fish known for its bony armor, spines, and distinctive shape. They are typically found in freshwater and saltwater environments across the northern hemisphere. Sticklebacks are known for their unique courtship behaviors and nest-building habits, where males build nests and display to attract females. These fish are an important model organism in ecological and evolutionary studies due to their varied adaptations. Their populations can vary significantly in response to habitat changes.

Synonyms

gasterosteid, three-spined stickleback

Examples of usage

  • The stickleback is often used in scientific research.
  • You can find sticklebacks in shallow waters of lakes.
  • Many species of sticklebacks exhibit remarkable color changes during mating season.

Translations

Translations of the word "stickleback" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น espinhento

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เคพเค‚เคŸเฅ‡เคฆเคพเคฐ เคฎเค›เคฒเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Stichling

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ ikan duri

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะพะปัŽั‡ะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ciernik

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒใ‚ผ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท รฉpineux

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ espinoso

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท dikenli balฤฑk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฐ€์‹œ๋ฌผ๊ณ ๊ธฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุณู…ูƒุฉ ุดูˆูƒูŠุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ostnatec

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ostnatka

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅˆบ้ฑผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ bodiฤek

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ stikklingur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚าฏะนั–ั€ ะฑะฐะปั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒแƒญแƒ™แƒแƒ•แƒแƒœแƒ˜ แƒ—แƒ”แƒ•แƒ–แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tikanlฤฑ balฤฑq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ pez espinoso

Etymology

The term 'stickleback' originates from the Middle English word 'stickel' which referred to a thorn or spine, combining it with 'back', referring to the fish's back equipped with sharp spines. Historical references to sticklebacks date back to the late 14th century, where they were noted in literature and early naturalist studies as being common in England's waters. The distinct physical characteristics of the stickleback have made it a subject of interest in zoology, leading to various studies focused on its behavior, evolutionary adaptations, and ecological significance. Over the centuries, sticklebacks have been observed to exhibit fascinating adaptations to different environments, reinforcing their importance in biological research.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #33,876 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.