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anglerfish

UK
/ˈæŋɡləfɪʃ/
US
/ˈæŋɡlərˌfɪʃ/

Translations

anglerfishnoun
anglerfishes
pl
UK
/ˈæŋɡləfɪʃ/
US
/ˈæŋɡlərˌfɪʃ/
baudroieTerme courant de zoologie.
The anglerfish uses its glowing lure to entice smaller fish in the dark depths of the ocean.
La baudroie utilise son leurre lumineux pour attirer de plus petits poissons dans les profondeurs obscures de l’océan.
Additional translations
lophiiformeTerme scientifique en taxonomie.
Synonyms
sea devil
goosefish
monkfish
anglerfishadjective
UK
/ˈæŋ.ɡlə.fɪʃ/
US
/ˈæŋ.ɡlɚ.fɪʃ/
Used attributively to modify another noun, e.g., 'anglerfish eggs'.
de baudroieTour descriptif usuel en français.
The researchers examined anglerfish larvae under a microscope.
Les chercheurs ont examiné des larves de baudroie au microscope.

Definitions

anglerfishnoun
A type of deep-sea fish known for its bioluminescent lure used to attract prey.
The anglerfish uses its glowing lure to entice smaller fish in the dark depths of the ocean.
A member of the Lophiiformes order, characterized by a large head and a wide mouth.
The anglerfish's wide mouth allows it to swallow prey almost as large as itself.
anglerfishadjective
Relating to or characteristic of anglerfish.
The researchers examined anglerfish larvae under a microscope.
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