anglerfish

noun

Meaning

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

Examples

  • The anglerfish is famous for the bizarre, glowing appendage that hangs over its mouth.
  • Scientists were surprised to find a new species of anglerfish living in the midnight zone.

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