Angler Fish (Noun)
Meaning
Fishes having large mouths with a wormlike filament attached for luring prey.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The angler fish uses its wormlike filament to lure in unsuspecting prey in the dark depths of the ocean.
- Angler fish have evolved to have large mouths that can open wide enough to consume prey whole.
- In the dark waters of the abyssal zone, the angler fish's bioluminescent lure on its head is used to attract prey.
- The female angler fish is typically larger than the male and has a fleshy growth on her head that is used as a lure.
- The angler fish's unique appearance, with its large mouth and wormlike filament, makes it one of the most recognizable deep-sea creatures.