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Definition of loricariid

loricariid

/ˌlɔːr.ɪˈkɛər.i.ɪd/
lor · i · car · i · id
Plural:loricariids
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loricariid Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A freshwater catfish of the family Loricariidae, native primarily to South America, Central America, and Costa Rica, characterized by interlocking bony plates covering its body and a ventral suckermouth used for feeding and adhering to surfaces.

Example

"The aquarium enthusiast carefully acclimated the new loricariid to the tank, ensuring there was plenty of submerged driftwood for it to graze upon."

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• Rhymes for loricariid

• Nearby Words

lopezia
loquat
loria snake
loricariid
loriciferan
lorikeet
loris

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the taxonomic family name Loricariidae, rooted in the Latin 'lorica' meaning 'armor' or 'corselet', referring to the interlocking bony plates covering the bodies of these fish.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Loricariid. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 15, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/loricariid
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