anglerfish
Americannoun
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anglerfish,plural
anglerfishesEtymology
Origin of anglerfish
Example Sentences
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Anglerfish are among the victims, though it's not clear if that's 100 percent the case with the viral fish.
From Salon • Feb. 13, 2025
"Anglerfish are a perfect example of how life can innovate under extreme constraints," said Evans.
From Science Daily • Dec. 2, 2024
Anglerfish are best known for their bioluminescent lures, which dangle from their foreheads to attract prey in the perpetual darkness of the deep sea.
From Science Daily • Dec. 2, 2024
Anglerfish, with their menacing gape and dangling lure, are among the most curious inhabitants of the deep ocean.
From Science Magazine • Mar. 22, 2018
Deep-Sea Anglerfish These things aren't necessarily deadly, but they're so weird that they have to be involved with this article.
From Time Magazine Archive
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