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flashlight fish

/ˈflæʃlaɪt fɪʃ/

Traduction: Nom courant donné aux poissons bioluminescents de la famille des Anomalopidae, qui possèdent sous les yeux des organes producteurs de lumière utilisés pour la communication, le camouflage et l'attraction des proies.

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/ˈflæʃlaɪt fɪʃ/formalscientific
  • frNom courant donné aux poissons bioluminescents de la famille des Anomalopidae, qui possèdent sous les yeux des organes producteurs de lumière utilisés pour la communication, le camouflage et l'attraction des proies.

A common name for bioluminescent fish of the family Anomalopidae, which have light-producing organs beneath their eyes used for communication, camouflage, and attracting prey.

  1. Bioluminescent fishC1formal

    A type of fish from the family Anomalopidae that has a light-producing organ under its eye, used for communication and hunting.

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    • The flashlight fish uses its glowing organ to attract prey in the dark ocean depths.
    • Divers often spot flashlight fish near coral reefs at night.
    • Researchers study the symbiotic bacteria that give flashlight fish their glow.