Dealfish (Noun)
Meaning
Deep-sea ribbonfish.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Deep-sea fishermen occasionally catch a dealfish in their nets, despite its rare occurrence in shallow waters.
- The dealfish, also known as a deep-sea ribbonfish, can be found in the mesopelagic zone of the Atlantic Ocean.
- Marine biologists are still learning about the behavior of dealfish due to the difficulty in observing them in their natural habitat.
- The dealfish is characterized by its elongated body and silvery scales that reflect the faint light in the deep ocean.
- A rare specimen of a dealfish was brought to the surface and is now on display at the local aquarium.