Ceratiid

/səˈreɪʃiːɪd/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or belonging to the family Ceratiidae, a group of deep-sea anglerfishes characterized by extreme sexual dimorphism and bioluminescent lures.

Etymology

From Ceratiidae (scientific family name) + -id (suffix denoting membership or relation), derived from Greek κέρας (keras, horn) referring to the fish's distinctive features.

Kelly Says

The ceratiid anglerfish is one of nature's wildest creatures—the tiny male literally fuses to the giant female's body and loses his eyes, becoming a permanent sperm-producing organ in the deep sea.

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