ariomma

noun

Meaning

A type of deep-water marine fish belonging to the family Ariommidae, characterized by its compressed body and lack of scales on the head.

Examples

  • The scientific expedition captured several specimens of ariomma during their survey of the continental slope.
  • Unlike many other species in the region, the ariomma prefers the cooler, high-pressure environments of the bathypelagic zone.

Synonyms: fish, marine life, specimen, ichthyofauna