lanternfish

• Peixe marinho de águas profundas da família Myctophidae, caracterizado por órgãos luminosos ao longo do corpo; muitas espécies migram para a superfície à noite.

A small deep-sea fish characterized by rows of light-producing organs along its sides, some species of which migrate to the surface at night.

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   A small, deep-sea fish of the family Myctophidae, characterized by rows of bioluminescent organs along its body, used for communication or camouflage; some species migrate to the surface at night.

   Peixe-lanterna

   • Lanternfish are among the most abundant vertebrates in the ocean.
   • The glowing rows of a lanternfish help it blend with the faint light from above.
   • Researchers study lanternfish migrations to understand ocean food webs.
   • Divers sometimes spot lanternfish near the surface during night dives.