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lanternfish

 

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Noun lanternfish has 1 sense
  1. lanternfish - small fish having rows of luminous organs along each side; some surface at night
    --1 is a kind of
    soft-finned fish, malacopterygian
    --1 is a member of Myctophidae, family Myctophidae

Definitions from the Web

Lanternfish


Definition: A small, deep-sea fish belonging to the family Myctophidae, known for their luminous organs that emit light in the dark waters.


Senses/Usages:

  1. Noun: A small marine fish with a slim, elongated body and photophores, found in all oceans at depths of up to 1,000 meters.

    Example Sentence: The lanternfish glowed in the moonlit waters, creating a mesmerizing display of bioluminescence.


  2. Noun: The term "lanternfish" is often used interchangeably to refer to any small fish that produces light, regardless of the species.

    Example Sentence: Bioluminescent lanternfishes can be found across various regions of the ocean, illuminating their surroundings.


  3. Noun: A popular term used to describe the Myctophidae family of fish, primarily due to their ability to produce light in the dark depths of the ocean.

    Example Sentence: Many species of lanternfishes reside in the deep sea, becoming an essential part of the marine ecosystem.


  4. Adjective: Relating to or characteristic of lanternfish.

    Example Sentence: The aquarium housed an exhibit displaying numerous lanternfish species and their unique adaptations.



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