Definition

Relating to a group of colorful marine fish that belong to the family Labridae, commonly found in the Indian and Pacific Oceans.

Example

The labroid fish are known for their vibrant colors and diverse species.

Conversation

I saw some fish at the aquarium that were so colorful and labroid.

Oh really? I love seeing vibrant marine life.

Yeah, they were part of the labroid family, which is pretty interesting.

That sounds amazing! I need to visit the aquarium again soon.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Labroid is derived from "labrum" (meaning lip) and the suffix "-oid" (meaning resembling or like). The term describes fish that have a lip-like structure, particularly in the family of fish known as Labridae.

Memory Tip

Think of 'labrum' meaning lip, and '-oid' meaning resembling — this helps you remember that 'labroid' refers to fish that have a lip-like appearance.

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