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Xiphias gladius

Xiphias gladius Meaning & Definition
Xiphias gladius Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Xiphias gladius?

[n] large toothless marine food fish with a long swordlike upper jaw; not completely cold-blooded i.e. they are able to warm their brains and eyes: worldwide in warm waters but feed on cold ocean floor coming to surface at night

Synonyms | Synonyms for Xiphias gladius: swordfish

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See Also | genus Xiphias | scombroid | scombroid fish | Xiphias

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