Lancet Fish (Noun)
Meaning
Large elongate scaleless oceanic fishes with sharp teeth and a long dorsal fin that resembles a sail.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The lancet fish has large jaws lined with razor-sharp teeth, making it an efficient predator in the deep ocean.
- A school of lancet fish swam swiftly through the dark waters, their sail-like dorsal fins slicing the surface.
- Scientists studying the lancet fish discovered its ability to survive in extremely low light conditions.
- The lancet fish's long and slender body allows it to move quickly through the water in search of prey.
- Large lancet fish have been found with stomachs filled with small fish and squid, indicating a diverse diet.