anglerfish

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anglerfish

A deep-sea anglerfish uses its glowing lure to attract prey in the dark.

Definition

Noun: 1. A type of deep-sea fish: An anglerfish is a marine fish known for its distinctive method of predation. It has a large head and mouth, and a modified dorsal fin spine that acts as a "fishing rod" tipped with a fleshy, worm-like lure to attract prey.

Usage Examples
  • The anglerfish uses bioluminescence to attract smaller fish in the dark ocean depths.
  • Scientists were amazed by the photograph of a rare anglerfish.
  • The most famous feature of the anglerfish is its glowing lure.
Advanced Usage
  • In ecological context: The anglerfish is often cited as a classic example of adaptation and specialized predation in the deep-sea environment.
  • In scientific nomenclature: The term broadly refers to any fish of the order Lophiiformes, which includes many species with this luring adaptation.
Variants and Related Words
  • Angler (noun): A common shortened, informal name for the anglerfish. Also refers to a person who fishes with a hook and line.
  • Monkfish (noun): A common name for certain species of anglerfish, especially those used for food.
Synonyms
  • Goosefish
  • Fishing frog
  • Sea-devil (This name refers specifically to the family Ceratiidae, known for extreme sexual dimorphism)
Notes on Different Meanings

The core meaning of "anglerfish" is specific to the described deep-sea fish. The shortened form "angler" has a separate, primary meaning referring to a person who fishes, which is unrelated to the fish's biology.

anglerfish

A deep-sea anglerfish uses its glowing lure to attract prey in the dark.

Noun
  1. fishes having large mouths with a wormlike filament attached for luring prey

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