Amphisile

/ˈæmfɪsaɪl/ noun

Definition

A type of small marine fish with armor-like bony plates covering its body, found in deep ocean waters.

Etymology

From Greek 'amphi' (both) + 'sile' (possibly from 'silos' meaning armor or column), a genus name for deep-sea fish.

Kelly Says

Amphisile fish live in the twilight zone of the ocean where pressure is crushing and it's nearly pitch-black, yet they've evolved these amazing bony plates that work like medieval knight armor underwater.

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