Marine animals
Marine animals has 32 English words, such as Cuttlefish, Mussel, abalone, and barracuda. Learn them with pictures, IPA, meanings and example sentences.
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All 32 words in Marine animals
Cuttlefish/ˈkʌtəl.fɪʃ/n
A marine mollusk with ten arms, an internal shell, and the ability to change color rapidly.
The Cuttlefish is a master of camouflage, changing its skin color to blend into the ocean floor.
Mussel/ˈmʌsəl/n
A small shellfish with a long, dark shell that lives in wet places and can be eaten.
The chef cooked a fresh mussel in a garlic and white wine sauce.
abalone
A marine mollusk with a flat, ear-shaped shell, valued as food.
We ordered grilled abalone at the seaside restaurant.
barracuda
A barracuda is a long, fast-moving predatory sea fish with sharp teeth.
A barracuda darted through the clear water near the reef.
conch
A large, spiral shell from a tropical sea snail, often used as a decoration or a trumpet.
She held a conch to her ear and listened to the sea.
crab/kræb/
n. crustacean, sea creature; v. complain, grumble
dolphin/ˈdɑːlfɪn/
A highly intelligent marine mammal with a slender snout and a curved dorsal fin, known for its playful behavior.
flounder/ˈflaʊ̯ndɚ/
n. a flat sea fish that lives on the sea bed and is eaten as food; v. to struggle clumsily in water or mud.
flying fish
a marine fish that can glide above the water for short distances using its enlarged fins
We watched a flying fish glide above the waves near the boat.
grouper
A grouper is a large marine fish with a stout body, commonly caught and eaten as food.
We grilled a grouper for dinner.
herring
a sea fish with a silvery body that is often eaten fresh, salted, or smoked
We ate smoked herring for breakfast.
jellyfish/ˈdʒelifɪʃ/
n. a sea animal with a soft, clear, umbrella-shaped body and long stinging tentacles.
lobster/ˈlɑːbstər/
A large marine crustacean with a cylindrical body, stalked eyes, and two large pincers, often eaten as seafood.
manatee
A large, gentle aquatic mammal that lives in warm coastal waters and rivers and eats plants.
We saw a manatee swimming slowly near the dock.
narwhal
A narwhal is a small Arctic whale whose males usually have a long, spiral tusk growing from the upper jaw.
We saw a narwhal swimming beneath the Arctic ice.
nautilus
a sea animal with a spiral, chambered shell, related to squids and octopuses
At the aquarium, we watched a nautilus glide slowly through the water.
octopusnoun
a sea animal with eight arms
otter/ˈɑtɚ/
An otter is a playful, furry animal that lives near water and swims very well.
oyster/ˈɔɪstər/
n. oyster, mollusk; n. secretive person, reserved individual
peanut worm
A peanut worm is a small, unsegmented marine worm of the phylum Sipuncula whose body can contract into a peanut-like shape.
A peanut worm burrowed into the wet sand at low tide.
pompano
A pompano is an edible marine fish with a deep, somewhat flattened body, found mainly in warm and tropical waters.
We grilled a pompano with lemon for dinner.
ray/reɪ/n
n. a large flat sea fish with wide side fins and a long thin tail; n. a narrow beam of light or heat.
salmon/ˈsæmən/
n. a large fish with silver skin and pink flesh, which swims up rivers to lay its eggs and is often eaten smoked.
scallop/ˈskæləp/
A marine mollusk with a fan-shaped shell, or the edible muscle inside it.
sea lion
A sea lion is a large marine mammal with external ear flaps that can walk on land using its front flippers.
We watched a sea lion balance a ball at the aquarium.
seal/ˈsiɫɪŋ/
n. a sea mammal with smooth fur and flippers, which swims well and lives partly on land; n. a mark or piece of wax used to close a letter; v. to close something tightly.
shark/ʃɑːrk/
n. predatory fish, ocean predator; n. exploiter, swindler
shrimp/ʃrɪmp/
n. prawn, seafood; v. catch shrimp, harvest shrimp
squid/skwɪd/
A sea creature with a long soft body, ten arms, and two tentacles, often used for food.
tuna/ˈtjuːnə/
n. a large sea fish with firm pink flesh, often sold in tins and eaten in sandwiches and salads.
whale/weɪl/
n. cetacean, marine mammal; v. to hunt whales, to catch whales
whelk
A whelk is a sea snail with a spiral shell, often found along the coast.
We found a whelk in a tide pool.