Associations to the word «Stickleback»

Wiktionary

STICKLEBACK, noun. Any one of numerous species of small fishes of the family Gasterosteidae. The back is armed with two or more sharp spines. They inhabit both salt and brackish water, and construct curious nests.

Dictionary definition

STICKLEBACK, noun. Small (2-4 inches) pugnacious mostly scaleless spiny-backed fishes of northern fresh and littoral waters having elaborate courtship; subjects of much research.

Wise words

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