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