Lanternfish (Noun)
Meaning
Small fish having rows of luminous organs along each side; some surface at night.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Deep-sea fishermen occasionally catch lanternfish in their nets while searching for other species.
- The unique ability of the lanternfish to produce light allows them to communicate with other lanternfish in dark waters.
- Lanternfish can often be seen swimming near the surface at night, their bright lights visible to observers.
- At night, schools of lanternfish illuminate the dark waters of the ocean, creating a mesmerizing spectacle.
- Some species of lanternfish are capable of adjusting the intensity of their luminous organs to blend in with surrounding light levels.