Abudefduf

Pronunciation: /əˈbjuːdɛfdʌf/

Definitions of abudefduf

noun a type of fish in the family Pomacentridae, commonly known as sergeants or humbug fish

Example Sentences

A1 I saw an abudefduf while snorkeling in the ocean.

A2 The abudefduf is a type of fish commonly found in coral reefs.

B1 The abudefduf has distinctive yellow and black stripes on its body.

B2 Scuba divers often encounter schools of abudefduf during their dives.

C1 Marine biologists study the behavior and habitat of abudefduf for research purposes.

C2 The abudefduf plays a crucial role in maintaining the ecosystem of coral reefs.

Examples of abudefduf in a Sentence

formal The Abudefduf saxatilis is a species of fish commonly found in tropical waters.

informal I saw a school of Abudefduf fish while snorkeling in the Caribbean.

slang Those Abudefduf are some funky looking fish, man.

figurative The Abudefduf symbolizes adaptability and resilience in the face of changing environments.

Grammatical Forms of abudefduf

• past tense: abudefdufed
• plural: abudefdufs
• comparative: more abudefduf
• superlative: most abudefduf
• present tense: abudefdufs
• future tense: will abudefduf
• perfect tense: have abudefdufed
• continuous tense: is abudefdufing
• singular: abudefduf
• positive degree: abudefduf
• infinitive: to abudefduf
• gerund: abudefdufing
• participle: abudefdufed

Origin and Evolution of abudefduf

First Known Use: 1758 year

Language of Origin: Arabic

Story behind the word: The word 'abudefduf' is derived from Arabic, specifically from the name of a genus of fish in the family Pomacentridae.

Evolution of the word: Originally used as a taxonomic term for a genus of fish, 'abudefduf' has since become a common name for various species within that genus. The word has evolved from its scientific origins to be used more colloquially in the context of marine biology and aquarium keeping.