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myctophidae

 

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Noun myctophidae has 1 sense
  1. Myctophidae, family Myctophidae - deep-sea fishes comprising the lantern fishes
    --1 is a kind of fish family
    --1 is a member of Isospondyli, order Isospondyli
    --1 has members: lanternfish

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Myctophidae

Definition:

Myctophidae is a family of deep-sea, bioluminescent fish commonly known as lanternfishes. They are widely distributed across the world's oceans and are an important part of the marine food chain.

Senses and Usages:

1. Noun - A Family of Fish:

Myctophidae refers to a diverse family of small, deep-sea fish characterized by their ability to produce light.

Example Sentence: The myctophidae, with their bioluminescent capability, dominate the depths of the ocean.

2. Adjective - Popular in Scientific Research:

The term myctophidae can also be used to describe the popularity of the fish family in scientific research and studies related to marine biology.

Example Sentence: The myctophidae fish are often chosen as subjects for research due to their unique adaptations.

3. Adjective - Restricted to a Particular Locale:

Myctophidae can be used as an adjective to specify fish that are found in a particular local or regional area.

Example Sentence: The scientists discovered a new myctophidae species endemic to the coastal waters of this island.

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