Family Myctophidae (Noun)
Meaning
Deep-sea fishes comprising the lantern fishes.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The family Myctophidae is a group of deep-sea fishes commonly known as lantern fishes due to their ability to produce light.
- Lantern fishes belonging to the family Myctophidae are characterized by the presence of photophores along their bodies.
- Deep-sea explorations have led to the discovery of numerous species within the family Myctophidae, many of which remain poorly understood.
- The family Myctophidae is one of the most diverse groups of deep-sea fishes, with over 250 species identified worldwide.
- Researchers have been studying the unique bioluminescent properties of the family Myctophidae to develop new technologies inspired by nature.