angler fish

noun

Meaning

A predatory deep-sea fish characterized by a fleshy growth on its head that acts as a bioluminescent lure.

Examples

The angler fish lives in the bathypelagic zone where sunlight cannot reach.
Scientists were fascinated by the unique hunting mechanism of the angler fish.

Synonyms: deep-sea fish, predator, lure-bearing fish, ceratioid

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angler fish

noun

Pronunciation: ˈæŋɡlər fɪʃ

Definition

A predatory deep-sea fish characterized by a fleshy growth on its head that acts as a bioluminescent lure.

Examples

The angler fish lives in the bathypelagic zone where sunlight cannot reach.
Scientists were fascinated by the unique hunting mechanism of the angler fish.
Many species of angler fish exhibit extreme sexual dimorphism.

Synonyms of angler fish

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