anglerfish

American  

[ang-gler-fish] / ˈæŋ glər fɪʃ /

noun

plural

anglerfish,

plural

anglerfishes

1. angler.

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Etymology

Origin of anglerfish

First recorded in 1645–55; angler + fish

Example Sentences

Even though the anglerfish’s surfacing can raise awareness about ocean pollution, this does not mean we know for sure it did not rise for natural reasons.

From Salon

A groundbreaking Rice University study sheds light on the extraordinary evolution of anglerfish, a group of deep-sea dwellers whose bizarre adaptations have captivated scientists and the public alike.

From Science Daily

Today, there are more than 300 species of anglerfish, which makes them the most varied family of vertebrates in the ocean’s lightless zone.

From New York Times

To better understand the relationships and ages of anglerfish species, they analyzed genome-scale DNA sequence data from over 100 species together with fossil evidence.

From Science Daily

Some use light to startle predators, “like a burglar alarm,” and others use it to lure prey, as anglerfish do, said Quattrini, who is curator of corals at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History.

From Seattle Times