Brotula

/brɑˈtuːlə/ noun

Definition

A small deep-sea fish found in tropical and temperate oceans, belonging to the family Brotulidae.

Etymology

From Latin diminutive, possibly related to 'brotos' (living thing). Scientific naming adopted this Latin form in the 18th century.

Kelly Says

Brotulas thrive in the ocean's midnight zone where no light reaches—some species live in underwater caves and have adapted to near-total darkness!

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