Bristlemouths

/ˈbrɪsəlmaʊðz/ noun

Definition

Plural of bristlemouth; multiple tiny deep-sea fish with needle-like teeth and light-producing organs.

Etymology

Plural form of bristlemouth, using standard English -s pluralization.

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Because bristlemouths are so numerous in the ocean depths, they consume more biomass than any other vertebrate group—yet most people have never heard of them!

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