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Lophius

Lophius

9.9
A large marine fish with a broad head that uses a lure to attract prey, like the monkfish
  • noun
  • /ˈloʊfiəs/
  • Specialized
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  • The monkfish, known scientifically as Lophius, is a prized catch for many chefs.

Examples

  • Members of the genus Lophius are noted for their unusual method of attracting prey.

  • The Lophius is often called the monkfish.

  • Marine biologists discovered a new species within the genus Lophius off the coast of Spain.

  • Have you ever seen a Lophius in the ocean?

  • Marine biologists discovered a new species within the genus Lophius off the coast of Spain.

  • Members of the genus Lophius are noted for their unusual method of attracting prey.

  • The monkfish, known scientifically as Lophius, is a prized catch for many chefs.

Synonyms

genus Lophius
vsLophius
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of sea fish like monkfish with broad flat heads and big mouths

focuses on large heads, luring appendage and geographic distribution rather than classification

Compounds

Lophius americanus
  • Specialized
9.9

A large sea fish from the northwest Atlantic with a long wormlike lure to attract prey

genus Lophius
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of sea fish like monkfish with broad flat heads and big mouths

Surface Forms

Lophius singular
Lophius plural

Etymology

Lophius comes from the Greek lophos, meaning 'crest' or 'tuft'. The fish has a large, crest-like head and a raised 'lure' it uses to attract prey, so the name fits this broad-headed anglerfish known as the monkfish today.