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seahorse
noun
sea·horse
plural seahorses
1
: walrus
2
: a mythical creature half horse and half fish
3
: any of a genus (Hippocampus of the family Syngnathidae) of small bony fishes that have the head angled downward toward the body which is carried vertically and are equipped with a prehensile tail
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For example, inside that pouch, the developing seahorses receive calcium and other nutrients to build up their skeletons.
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Ben Guarino, Popular Science, 13 June 2024
Aside from experiments and science stations, attendees can engage in catch and release fishing, take up kayaking and get an up-close look at local wildlife such as turtles, raptors and seahorses.
—Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 16 May 2024
The impressive ecosystem is the largest barrier reef in the northern hemisphere and home to a variety of wildlife: seahorses, spotted eagle rays, sea turtles, manatees, and more.
—Jessica Poitevien, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 June 2023
Start your day by hanging out with the southern sea otters and seahorses, then expand your horizons at the Gulf of Mexico tank, which is 17 feet deep, filled with 400,000 gallons of salt water, and home to stingrays, sharks, sea turtles, and more.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 1 Apr. 2024
Macro Images For the photographer, this particular seahorse made a striking contrast with the surrounding coral, the result of its especially distinguished markings around the eye, and the jaw-dropping color palette.
—Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2024
While seahorses aren’t rare in Sydney dive sites, the seahorse’s striking red eye and posture captured the character of both the secretive seahorse and the murky waters of Sydney.
—Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2024
The private island resort is set on a marine reserve, which keeps the islands' reefs and marine life (including turtles, seahorses, and tropical fish) safe.
—Michelle Gross, Travel + Leisure, 8 Dec. 2023
But a surprising variety of creatures have evolved this unusual means of parental care, including crustaceans, seahorses—and frogs.
—Danna Staaf, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 Nov. 2023
Ben Guarino, Popular Science, 13 June 2024
Aside from experiments and science stations, attendees can engage in catch and release fishing, take up kayaking and get an up-close look at local wildlife such as turtles, raptors and seahorses.
—Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 16 May 2024
The impressive ecosystem is the largest barrier reef in the northern hemisphere and home to a variety of wildlife: seahorses, spotted eagle rays, sea turtles, manatees, and more.
—Jessica Poitevien, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 June 2023
Start your day by hanging out with the southern sea otters and seahorses, then expand your horizons at the Gulf of Mexico tank, which is 17 feet deep, filled with 400,000 gallons of salt water, and home to stingrays, sharks, sea turtles, and more.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 1 Apr. 2024
Macro Images For the photographer, this particular seahorse made a striking contrast with the surrounding coral, the result of its especially distinguished markings around the eye, and the jaw-dropping color palette.
—Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2024
While seahorses aren’t rare in Sydney dive sites, the seahorse’s striking red eye and posture captured the character of both the secretive seahorse and the murky waters of Sydney.
—Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2024
The private island resort is set on a marine reserve, which keeps the islands' reefs and marine life (including turtles, seahorses, and tropical fish) safe.
—Michelle Gross, Travel + Leisure, 8 Dec. 2023
But a surprising variety of creatures have evolved this unusual means of parental care, including crustaceans, seahorses—and frogs.
—Danna Staaf, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 Nov. 2023
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“Seahorse.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/seahorse. Accessed 15 Jul. 2024.
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