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ˈpær ətˌfɪʃpar·rot·fish
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Princeton's WordNet
parrotfish, polly fish, pollyfishnoun
gaudy tropical fishes with parrotlike beaks formed by fusion of teeth
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parrotfishnoun
Any of several tropical marine fish of the family Scaridae known for their beak-like mass of teeth used to scrape algae from rocks or coral.
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Parrotfish
Parrotfishes are a group of about 90 fish species regarded as a family (Scaridae), or a subfamily (Scarinae) of the wrasses. With about 95 species, this group's largest species richness is in the Indo-Pacific. They are found in coral reefs, rocky coasts, and seagrass beds, and can play a significant role in bioerosion.
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parrotfish
Parrotfish are a group of marine species, named for their dentition, which is distinct from other fish by being arranged in a tightly packed mosaic on the external surface of their jaw bones, forming a parrot-like beak which is used to scrape algae and other food from coral and rocky surfaces. They are colorful and vary in size, predominantly found in the warmer parts of the Western Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean Sea. Some species can change sex during their lifespan and change their colors accordingly.
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Parrotfish
Parrotfishes are a group of approximately ninety species of fishes traditionally regarded as a family, but now often considered a subfamily of the wrasses. They are found in relatively shallow tropical and subtropical oceans throughout the world, displaying their largest species richness in the Indo-Pacific. They are found in coral reefs, rocky coasts and seagrass beds, and play a significant role in bioerosion.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of parrotfish in Chaldean Numerology is: 5
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of parrotfish in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4
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