pediculati

• Taxonomische Ordnung der stachelflossigen Meeresfische, zu der Anglerfische und Fledermausfische gehören; sie zeichnen sich durch armartige Brustflossen und einen beweglichen Rückenstachel aus, der zum Anlocken von Beute dient.

A taxonomic order of spiny-finned marine fishes, including anglers and batfishes, characterized by armlike pectoral fins and a movable dorsal spine used to lure prey.

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1. Anglerfishes and batfishesC2formalscientific

   A taxonomic order of spiny-finned marine fishes characterized by pectoral fins at the ends of armlike processes and a long movable spine on the dorsal fin used to lure prey to the large mouth.

   Armflosser und Fledermausfische

   • The Pediculati order includes species like the anglerfish and batfish.
   • These fish use their modified dorsal spine as a lure to attract prey.
   • Marine biologists study the unique feeding adaptations of Pediculati.