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lanternfish Synonyms

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• noun (Context 1)

Any of numerous small, deep-sea fishes of the family Myctophidae, found in oceans worldwide and characterized by rows of bioluminescent light-producing organs along their bodies.

Usage Example

"During the deep-water dive, the submersible's cameras captured a glowing myctophid illuminating the dark, abyssal zone."

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myctophid

• Nearby Words

lansing
lantana
lantern
lanternfish
lanx
lanyard
lanzones

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