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Definition of saccopharynx

saccopharynx

/ˌsæk.oʊˈfær.ɪŋks/
sac · co · phar · ynx
Plural:saccopharynges
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saccopharynx Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A genus of deep-sea gulper eels found in the bathypelagic and abyssopelagic zones of all major oceans, characterized by an enormous, pouch-like mouth and a highly distensible stomach capable of swallowing large prey.

Example

"During the deep-water submersible dive, marine biologists observed a rare saccopharynx drifting silently in the dark waters, its massive jaws ready to capture passing prey."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Greek 'sakkos' (bag or sack) and 'pharynx' (throat), referring to the exceptionally large, pouch-like mouth characteristic of these deep-sea fishes.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Saccopharynx. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 18, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/saccopharynx
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