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an·gler fish
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goosefish, angler, anglerfish, angler fish, monkfish, lotte, allmouth, Lophius Americanusnoun
fishes having large mouths with a wormlike filament attached for luring prey
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angler fish
Angler fish is a general term that refers to over 200 species of deep-sea predatory fishes within the order Lophiiformes. Characterized by their unique hunting method, they have a fleshy, luminescent growth on the head, known as the "lure", to attract prey. This lure is formed by the first spine of the dorsal fin. Angler fish are typically known for their grotesque, intimidating appearance, with wide mouths full of sharp teeth. The size of angler fish can range from less than a foot to several feet long. Some species also demonstrate extreme sexual dimorphism, where the smaller male merges with the female and loses much of its internal structure except the testes.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of angler fish in Chaldean Numerology is: 9
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of angler fish in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9
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