anglerfish

noun

ang·ler·fish ˈaŋ-glər-ˌfish

: any of several pediculate fishes (such as the goosefishes)

especially : monkfish

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From the Remo flounder to the anglerfish to the suckerfish, dorsal fin modifications provide insight into how fish evolve to fit their needs. —

Katie Cottingham, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 Sep. 2024 Others resemble a bioluminescent fishing rod, like the one on top of the anglerfish, that lures prey toward its gaping mouth. —

Katie Cottingham, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 Sep. 2024 An anglerfish, also known as monkfish, preys on a torpedo ray. —

Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes, 16 Aug. 2024 This unusual mating method has likely helped anglerfish become one of the deep sea’s most diverse vertebrates, with some 300 species in all. —

Christian Thorsberg, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for anglerfish