anglerfish

/ˈæŋɡlərˌfɪʃ/
noun
  1. A deep-sea fish that attracts prey using a glowing lure on its head.
    • The anglerfish uses a bioluminescent light to lure small fish in the dark ocean.
    • In the documentary, we saw an anglerfish with its huge mouth and sharp teeth.
    • Scientists recently discovered a new species of anglerfish living near the ocean floor.
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