Skip to main content
Glite Dictionary
Antennariidae

Antennariidae

9.9
Tropical sea fishes with spiny fins and large, almost vertical mouths
  • noun
  • /ˌæntəˈnɛriˌaɪdi/
  • Specialized
: Antennariidae
  • The Antennariidae family includes various species of frogfishes.

Examples

  • The Antennariidae are masters of camouflage, blending seamlessly with their surroundings.

  • Researchers discovered a new species within the Antennariidae family off the coast of Indonesia.

  • Many divers are fascinated by the unique hunting methods of the Antennariidae.

  • Have you ever seen an Antennariidae in the aquarium?

  • Many divers are fascinated by the unique hunting methods of the Antennariidae.

  • Researchers discovered a new species within the Antennariidae family off the coast of Indonesia.

  • The Antennariidae are masters of camouflage, blending seamlessly with their surroundings.

Surface Forms

Antennariidae singular
Antennariidaes plural

Etymology

Antennariidae starts with antenna, the same word used for a radio or an insect 'antenna' meaning 'feeler' or 'rod', and the ending -idae means a family of animals. These frogfishes have a long, lure-like 'feeler' they wave to attract prey, so the name points to their antenna-like hunting tool.