Draconid

/ˈdræk.ə.nɪd/ noun

Definition

A member of the Draconidae family, a group of deep-sea fish, or something resembling a dragon.

Etymology

From dragon or the Greek drako (dragon) plus the suffix -id used for classified organisms or dragon-like things. In zoology, it specifically refers to dragonfish and related deep-sea species with dragon-like features.

Kelly Says

Deep-sea draconids are actual dragons living in Earth's oceans—with bioluminescent lures, needle teeth, and hinged mouths that can swallow fish larger than themselves—and most humans have never even heard of them!

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