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sur·geon·fish
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surgeonfishnoun
brightly colored coral-reef fish with knifelike spines at the tail
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surgeonfishnoun
Any of many brightly coloured fishes, of the family Acanthuridae, that have an erect spine near the tail
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surgeonfish
Acanthuridae are the family of surgeonfishes, tangs, and unicornfishes. The family includes about 86 extant species of marine fish living in tropical seas, usually around coral reefs. Many of the species are brightly colored and popular in aquaria.
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surgeonfish
Surgeonfish is a term used to refer to several species belonging to the family Acanthuridae, a group of marine fish which includes Tangs, Unicorn Fishes, and Surgeon Fishes. They're characterized by their vibrant coloration and thin, oval-shaped bodies with sharp spines or scales near their tail fins, which can be used as a defense mechanism. They are typically found in warm coastal waters, most notably those in the tropical regions. They are also popular in the aquarium trade.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of surgeonfish in Chaldean Numerology is: 3
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of surgeonfish in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6
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