Pediculati (Noun)
Meaning
Anglers and batfishes; spiny-finned marine fishes having pectoral fins at the ends of armlike processes and a long movable spine on the dorsal fin to lure prey to the large mouth.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Pediculati, a group of anglerfishes and batfishes, have unique features that set them apart from other marine species.
- The pediculati family includes species like the deep-sea anglerfish, which use their illicium to lure prey in dark waters.
- Researchers have been studying the pediculati to better understand their mating habits and social behaviors.
- The pediculati are known for their large mouths and specialized fins that allow them to capture prey in the dark depths of the ocean.
- Marine biologists have identified several species of pediculati that are found in tropical and subtropical waters around the world.