icefish

[ahys-fish]

icefish Definition

any of several fishes, as the smelt, that inhabit cold waters and remain active through openings cut in the ice..

Using icefish: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "icefish" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The fishermen caught a lot of icefish during their winter expedition.

  • Example

    Icefish are known for their ability to survive in extremely cold waters.

  • Example

    The restaurant served a delicious dish made with fresh icefish.

icefish Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for icefish

Phrases with icefish

  • a family of perciform fish found in the Southern Ocean surrounding Antarctica.

    Example

    The Antarctic icefish is unique among vertebrates in that it lacks hemoglobin in its blood.

  • a species of fish found in the Southern Ocean around Antarctica.

    Example

    The blackfin icefish is one of the most common fish species in the Southern Ocean.

  • white-blooded icefish

    a family of fish found in the Southern Ocean around Antarctica, known for their lack of red blood cells and hemoglobin.

    Example

    The white-blooded icefish has evolved a unique system of oxygen transport in its body.

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Summary: icefish in Brief

An 'icefish' [ahys-fish] is a type of fish that lives in cold waters and remains active through openings cut in the ice. It includes species like the smelt, cod, and haddock. The Antarctic icefish is unique among vertebrates in that it lacks hemoglobin in its blood, while the blackfin icefish is one of the most common fish species in the Southern Ocean.