Crestfish

/ˈkrɛstfɪʃ/ noun

Definition

A deep-sea fish with a prominent crest or ridge on its head, particularly the ribbonfish family.

Etymology

Compound word: crest + fish, combining the prominent head feature of these deep-sea creatures with the animal classification.

Kelly Says

Crestfish live in the deep ocean and are rarely seen—they have bizarre, flattened bodies and spiky crests that make them look like creatures from alien worlds!

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