PRICKLEBACK
\pɹˈɪklɪbˌak], \pɹˈɪklɪbˌak], \p_ɹ_ˈɪ_k_l_ɪ_b_ˌa_k]\
Definitions of PRICKLEBACK
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small elongate fishes of shallow northern seas; a long dorsal fin consists entirely of spines
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small (2-4 inches) pugnacious mostly scaleless spiny-backed fishes of northern fresh and littoral waters having elaborate courtship; subjects of much research
By Princeton University
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small elongate fishes of shallow northern seas; a long dorsal fin consists entirely of spines
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small (2-4 inches) pugnacious mostly scaleless spiny-backed fishes of northern fresh and littoral waters having elaborate courtship; subjects of much research
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
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