Wrasse: meaning, definitions and examples
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wrasse
[ rรฆs ]
marine biology
A wrasse is a type of fish that belongs to the family Labridae. They are commonly found in shallow waters of coral reefs and are known for their vibrant colors and complex behaviors. Wrasses are typically characterized by their elongated bodies and thick lips. Many species of wrasse exhibit interesting social behaviors and can change their sex during their lifetime, which is a unique adaptation within the fish community.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The wrasse is known for its vibrant colors.
- Some species of wrasse can change sex.
- Wrasses are essential to the health of coral reefs.
Translations
Translations of the word "wrasse" in other languages:
๐ต๐น wrasse
๐ฎ๐ณ เคตเฅเคฐเคพเคธ
๐ฉ๐ช Lippfisch
๐ฎ๐ฉ wrasse
๐บ๐ฆ ะฒัะฐั
๐ต๐ฑ bลazenek
๐ฏ๐ต ใใผ
๐ซ๐ท labre
๐ช๐ธ labrido
๐น๐ท wrasse
๐ฐ๐ท ๋์ด
๐ธ๐ฆ ุณู ูุฉ ุงููุงุฑุณ
๐จ๐ฟ wrasse
๐ธ๐ฐ wrasse
๐จ๐ณ ้ณ้ฑผ
๐ธ๐ฎ wrasse
๐ฎ๐ธ wrasse
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฒัะฐั
๐ฌ๐ช แแ แแก
๐ฆ๐ฟ wrasse
๐ฒ๐ฝ wrasse
Etymology
The word 'wrasse' comes from the Old English 'wrวฃs', which is thought to be derived from a Proto-Germanic term. This term has been linked to various languages, including the Old Norse 'vraes', referring to fish of this family. The Labridae family is prevalent in tropical and subtropical oceans around the world, and wrasses have long been studied by marine biologists due to their ecological significance. They play vital roles in reef ecosystems, such as cleaning parasites off larger fish.
Word Frequency Rank
Ranking #38,106, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.
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