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Lophiidae

Lophiidae

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A group of large-headed sea fish known as anglerfish
  • noun
  • /loʊˈfaɪdiːə/
  • Specialized
translation icon : Lophiidae
  • The Lophiidae family, commonly known as anglerfish, is famous for their unique hunting method using a bioluminescent lure.

Examples

  • Some species in the Lophiidae family possess a lure to attract prey.

  • The bizarre appearance of the Lophiidae makes them fascinating subjects for marine biologists.

  • Members of Lophiidae are found in deep-sea environments worldwide.

  • The Lophiidae family includes many fascinating species.

  • Did you know that Lophiidae are often found in deep waters?

  • Many fish in the Lophiidae family have large heads and flattened bodies to help them camouflage in their deep-sea habitats.

  • Scientists study the Lophiidae to better understand the adaptations that allow these fish to survive in extreme ocean environments.

Synonyms

family Lophiidae
vsLophiidae
  • Specialized
9.9

Sea fish with large heads that use a lure to catch prey

is the same group but written without the word family

Compounds

family Lophiidae
  • Specialized
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Sea fish with large heads that use a lure to catch prey

Surface Forms

Lophiidae singular
Lophiidae plural

Morphology

Lophiidae = Lophius (opaque) = lophi + idae

The suffix '-idae' denotes a biological family and is a technical taxonomic marker not readily interpretable by an average B1 learner.

Etymology

Lophiidae comes from the genus name Lophius, which comes from the Greek word lophos meaning 'crest' or 'tuft', so you can picture their large, crest-like heads. These fishes are the angler family and use a small 'lure' on their head to attract prey, so the name fits their big, strange head and fishing habit.