midshipman fish
English edit
Etymology edit
From midshipman + fish, after their prey-attracting photophores, which are said to resemble the buttons of a naval uniform.
Noun edit
midshipman fish (plural midshipman fish or midshipman fishes)
- Any species of the genus Porichthys of batrachoid toadfishes, typically nocturnal, distinguished by photophores and four lateral lines, and noted for a hum produced by males during the breeding season.
Synonyms edit
- (toadfish of genus Porichthys): midshipman
Translations edit
toadfish of genus Porichthys
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