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family Lophiidae

family Lophiidae

9.9
Sea fish with large heads that use a lure to catch prey
  • noun
  • /ˈfæmɪli ˌloʊfɪˈiːdeɪ/
  • Specialized
translation icon : familia Lophiidae
  • The family Lophiidae includes several species of anglerfish.

Examples

  • Researchers discovered a new species within the family Lophiidae near the Atlantic Ridge.

  • Members of the family Lophiidae are known for their extraordinary ability to lure prey.

  • The family Lophiidae includes several bizarre-looking deep-sea creatures.

  • Many members of the family Lophiidae have bioluminescent lures.

  • Members of the family Lophiidae are characterized by their unique method of attracting prey using lures.

  • The family Lophiidae is known for its large-headed fish that inhabit deep-sea environments.

  • Researchers are studying various species within the family Lophiidae to understand their predation techniques.

Synonyms

anglerfish
vsfamily Lophiidae
1 8.6

A deep-sea fish with a big mouth and a glowing lure on its head that it uses to attract prey

refers to the taxonomic family rather than one individual fish
Lophiidae
vsfamily Lophiidae
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of large-headed sea fish known as anglerfish

is the descriptive phrase for the same taxonomic group
angler fish
vsfamily Lophiidae
7.4

A deep sea fish with a large mouth and a glowing lure on its head to attract prey

applies to one predatory fish not the entire taxonomic family
angler
vsfamily Lophiidae
9.9

A fish with a light on its head that lures other fish

denotes an individual fish type rather than the whole taxonomic group

Surface Forms

family Lophiidae singular
families Lophiidae plural

Morphology

family + Lophiidae

This is a straightforward taxonomic noun phrase where 'family' (a scientific grouping) combined with 'Lophiidae' (the specific family name) directly yields the meaning 'the family Lophiidae, i.e. the anglerfish family.' The construction follows standard scientific naming conventions found across languages, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents can readily infer the intended meaning.

Etymology

Family Lophiidae is the name for a group of strange fish called 'anglers' that have very large heads and a fishing-like 'rod' on their head. One simple image is an angler waving a glowing 'bait' to attract and catch small fish, so the family name points to how they hunt and to their odd look.