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lophiidae

/ləˈfaɪ.ɪ.diː/

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noun

/ləˈfaɪ.ɪ.diː/formalscientific
  • ruСемейство морских рыб, известных своими большими головами и характерной удочкой-приманкой, обычно называемых удильщиками.

A family of marine fish known for their large heads and characteristic angling lure, commonly referred to as anglerfish.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. Anglerfish familyC2formalscientific

    A family of large-headed marine fishes, commonly known as anglerfish, characterized by a fleshy lure on the head used to attract prey.

    ruСемейство удильщиковых

    • The Lophiidae family includes several species of deep-sea anglerfish.
    • Marine biologists study Lophiidae to understand deep-sea adaptations.
    • Lophiidae are known for their unique hunting method using a bioluminescent lure.

    Synonymsanglerfishgoosefishmonkfish