eptatretus

/ɛptəˈtrɛtəs/

Definitions

1. noun

A genus of cusk eels, specifically a type of deep-sea fish.

“The scientists discovered a new species of eptatretus in the Mariana Trench.”

Synonyms

  • cusk eel
  • deep-sea eel

Antonyms

  • shallow-water fish
  • surface-dwelling fish