Anglerfish (Noun)
Meaning
Fishes having large mouths with a wormlike filament attached for luring prey.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The anglerfish uses its bioluminescent lure to attract prey in the dark depths of the ocean.
- Anglerfish have a unique way of hunting, using their wormlike filament to entice unsuspecting fish into their large mouths.
- In the dark waters of the abyssal zone, the anglerfish's lure is its most valuable asset for catching prey.
- The female anglerfish is typically larger than the male and has a more developed lure on top of her head.
- The anglerfish's ability to lure prey with its wormlike filament is an example of evolutionary adaptation in deep-sea fish.