Anglerfish Definition

ăngglər-fĭsh
anglerfishes
noun
Any of various marine fishes of the order Lophiiformes, having a long dorsal fin ray that is suspended over the mouth and serves as a lure to attract prey.
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Any fish of the bony fish order Lophiiformes. These fish use an outgrowth that can be wiggled so as to resemble a prey animal to lure and catch their prey.

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Singular:
anglerfish
Plural:
anglerfishes

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