pipefishes
- plural of pipefish.
Example Sentences
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In some species exhibiting MSS, like certain pipefishes, males play a substantial role in parental care and hence need to be choosy about the qualities of the individual providing the eggs.
From Scientific American ● Jan. 5, 2012
Both sea horses and pipefishes employ the tilt-and-slurp technique, known as pivot feeding.
From Scientific American ● Feb. 1, 2011
Sea horses evolved from long, narrow swimmers similar to pipefishes.
From Scientific American ● Feb. 1, 2011
Sea horses, however, do not pursue their prey as pipefishes do, so the reach of their necks is an important determinant of their hunting success.
From Scientific American ● Feb. 1, 2011
