ceratioid

/səˈrætaɪɔɪd/

Definitions

1. adjective

Relating to or resembling the Ceratiidae, a family of deep-sea anglerfish.

“The ceratioid fish was found in the darkest depths of the ocean.”

2. noun

A member of the family Ceratiidae, a family of deep-sea anglerfish.

“The ceratioid was one of the most unusual creatures in the aquarium.”

Synonyms

  • anglerfish
  • deep-sea fish

Antonyms

  • shallow-water fish
  • surface-dwelling fish