barbel

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As she grows, her eyes recede, and she blossoms huge teeth, rows of light-producing organs lining the body, and a barbel, a whisker-like chin projection.

From National Geographic • Feb. 7, 2024

There were also "quite a few" larger dead specimens including chub, barbel and brown trout that had been seen.

From BBC • Jun. 15, 2023

At Dianchi authorities are also trying to reintroduce more golden line barbel, a fish native to the lake almost wiped out by pollution and invasive species.

From Reuters • Oct. 18, 2021

A look at beneficial collaborations between hippos and barbel fish, lizards and lions, and even people and honeyguide birds, which — who knew? — lead the way to beehives.

From New York Times • May 11, 2016

My acquaintance with barbel is also so limited that it counts for little.

From Lines in Pleasant Places Being the Aftermath of an Old Angler by Senior, William