Bigeye

/ˈbɪɡˌaɪ/ noun

Definition

A large-eyed fish found in deep ocean waters, characterized by its distinctively large eyes adapted for seeing in darkness.

Etymology

From 'big' and 'eye', a compound word describing the fish's most notable feature. The common name directly references the fish's anatomy.

Kelly Says

Bigeye fish live in twilight zones of the ocean where light barely penetrates, and their enormous eyes gather every photon available—evolution's perfect solution to deep-sea vision!

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