Cyclopterus Lumpus (Noun)
Meaning
Clumsy soft thick-bodied northern Atlantic fish with pelvic fins fused into a sucker; edible roe used for caviar.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The cyclopterus lumpus is an unusual-looking species due to its unique sucker formation.
- Fishermen accidentally caught a cyclopterus lumpus while trawling for cod in the northern Atlantic.
- As the cyclopterus lumpus is not commonly sought after, research on its behavior remains limited.
- High-end restaurants have begun serving cyclopterus lumpus roe as an alternative to traditional caviar.
- Due to the cyclopterus lumpus' clumsiness, divers often spot them resting on the seafloor rather than swimming.