lophius

• Genre de poissons marins de la famille des Lophiidae, communément appelés baudroies ou diables de mer, caractérisés par un corps aplati et un appendice en forme de leurre utilisé pour attirer leurs proies.

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

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

   Lophie (genre de poissons)

   • 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.

   Synonymesgoosefishmonkfish