lophius

• Род удильщиков, широко известных как морской чёрт или рыба-монах, характеризующийся уплощённым телом и придатком, напоминающим приманку, используемым для привлечения добычи.

A genus of anglerfish, commonly known as monkfish or goosefish, characterized by a flattened body and a lure-like appendage used to attract prey.

proper noun

1. C2formalscientific

   A genus of anglerfish in the family Lophiidae, known for their characteristic fishing lure-like appendage used to attract prey.

   Род удильщиков

   • Lophius piscatorius, commonly known as the monkfish, is a well-studied species within this genus.
   • Taxonomists classified the new specimen under the genus Lophius due to its distinct morphology.
   • The deep-sea anglerfish Lophius exhibits extreme sexual dimorphism in its reproductive strategies.

   Synonymsgoosefishmonkfish