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Noun: clinid  kli-nid
  1. Mostly small blennioid fishes of coral reefs and seagrass beds
    "Clinids are often mistaken for blennies due to their similar appearance"; "Clinid fish play an important role in the ecology of coral reef ecosystems";
    - clinid fish

Derived forms: clinids

Type of: blennioid, blennioid fish

Part of: Clinidae, family Clinidae

Encyclopedia: Clinid