gymnurine

/ˌdʒɪmˈʌrɪn, ˈdʒɪm-/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of lanternfish, especially one of the genus Cyclothone.

“The research team studied the gymnurine species found in the deep waters of the ocean.”

Synonyms

  • deep-sea fish
  • lanternfish

Antonyms

  • shallow-water fish
  • surface-dwelling fish