lantern fish

A form of lanternfish — Any of small, deep sea fish of the large family Myctophidae, named after their conspicuous use of bioluminescence.

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Meanings

nounlantern fish (plural lantern fish)
  1. alternativeAlternative form of lanternfish.
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