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goby

/ˈɡəubɪ/
Meanings
  • noun

    A small to medium-sized fish with an elongated body and a distinctive flattened head and pectoral fins. They are typically found in shallow coastal waters.

    - "The goby is a common fish found in the Mediterranean Sea."
    - "Anglers often use small lures to catch gobies."
    - "Gobies are an important food source for larger marine predators."
Rhymes
Words rhyming with goby
cobby , lobby , mobby
Variants
List of all variants of goby that leads to same result
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Etymology
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The name 'goby' comes from the Old English word 'gobba' meaning 'swollen' or 'knobbed', likely referring to the fish's distinctive head.

Trivia
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  1. Gobies are one of the most diverse families of fish, with over 2,000 known species.

  2. Some species of gobies are capable of breathing air through their skin when exposed to the air for short periods of time.

  3. Gobies are important indicators of water quality, as they are sensitive to changes in water chemistry and temperature.

Related Concepts
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  1. Gobidionotidae: A family of goby fish characterized by their elongated bodies and flat heads.

  2. Benthic fish: Gobies are a type of benthic fish, meaning they live and feed on or near the bottom of bodies of water.

Culture
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In some cultures, gobies are considered a delicacy and are often served whole or as sushi. They have also been used as symbols of fertility and abundance in various mythologies.

How to Memorize "goby"

  1. visualize

    - To memorize the word 'goby', visualize a small fish with a flattened head and pectoral fins. Imagine it swimming in shallow coastal waters.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'goby' with the image of a fish that lives near the bottom of the ocean. Remember its distinctive head and pectoral fins.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Gobies Go By The Bay' to remember the word 'goby'. Imagine goby fish swimming in a bay to help remember the spelling and pronunciation.

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