lophius

Thân thiện

A lophius rests on the sandy ocean floor.

Definition

Noun: 1. A genus of anglerfishes: Lophius is the type genus of the family Lophiidae, commonly known as monkfish or goosefish. These are marine fish characterized by a large, flattened head, a wide mouth, and a modified dorsal fin spine that acts as a lure to attract prey.

Usage

• species are benthic predators, meaning they live on the sea floor.
• The commercial fishery for is significant in some regions.
• Biologists study the unique predatory adaptations of the genus .

Advanced Usage

• In taxonomic context: The name is used in scientific classification to group specific species of anglerfish under this genus.
  • Example: Lophius piscatorius is one of the best-known species within the genus.

Variants and Related Words

• Lophiidae (n): The biological family to which the genus belongs.
• Anglerfish (n): The common name for fish of the order Lophiiformes, which includes the genus .
• Monkfish (n): A common name for fish in the genus , especially when marketed as food.

Synonyms

• Monkfish (in a culinary and common naming context)
• Goosefish

Notes

• As a proper noun referring to a genus, is always capitalized in scientific writing.
• This term is primarily used in scientific, zoological, and ichthyological contexts rather than in everyday conversation.

Học thuật

Noun

1. type genus of family Lophiidae

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Lophius
• genus Lophius