Greathead

/ˈɡreɪtˌhɛd/ noun

Definition

A large-headed fish of the family Anarhichadidae, found in Arctic waters.

Etymology

A compound word combining great (large) and head. Named descriptively for its disproportionately large head relative to its body size.

Kelly Says

Greathead fish have evolved enormous heads as a adaptation for cracking open sea urchin and starfish shells—their massive jaw muscles are packed into that outsized head!

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