dragonfish
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- noun
- /ˈdræɡənˌfɪʃ/
- A dragonfish can produce light to attract prey in the darkness of deep waters.
Examples
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Have you ever seen a dragonfish in an aquarium?
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Children were fascinated by the fierce-looking dragonfish at the marine exhibit.
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The biologist studied the unique features of the dragonfish collected from the ocean depths.
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The dragonfish is known for its bioluminescent lure.
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The dragonfish has remarkable adaptations that help it thrive in the dark depths of the ocean.
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Some species of dragonfish can grow up to 18 inches long and have sharp teeth that resemble fangs.
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In tropical waters, the dragonfish is known for its bioluminescent capabilities, attracting prey in the dark.
Synonyms
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A long, thin fish with a snake-like body that lives in rivers or the sea
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A large sea fish with a long flat bill like a sword that swims fast
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Large fish that eat other fish and have a long pointed jaw like marlin or swordfish
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A very long fish that lives deep in the sea and has a red back fin
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A thin fish with a long pointed nose that swims near the surface
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A long fish that lives in deep warm and cool seas with a thin shiny body
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A deep sea fish with a large head and a long thin tail
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A deep sea fish in the tropical Atlantic with bright purple and yellow colors and a long body
A very large thin fish from deep water with a long body and a bright red fin
A very large deep sea fish with oily flesh found in warm oceans
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word dragonfish comes from dragon and fish. Deep-sea dragonfishes have long bodies, sharp teeth and some can glow in the dark, so people called them a 'dragon of the deep' because they look fierce and strange.