lanternfish

Everyday

1. A lanternfish is a small deep-sea fish with spots on its body that glow with light. tree →
2. Lanternfish are among the most common fish in the world; they swim up near the surface at night to feed and go deep down in the day. tree →

In the lessons

In science lessons about the deep ocean, food chains and animals that make light (bioluminescence). Phrases: «glowing lanternfish», «deep-sea lanternfish».

Examples

• The lanternfish has glowing spots along its body. tree →
• Lanternfish live deep in the ocean. tree →
• At night, lanternfish swim up to eat tiny animals. tree →
• Whales and seabirds eat lanternfish. tree →
• There may be more lanternfish than any other kind of fish. tree →
• We saw a lanternfish in a deep-sea documentary. tree →
• The glowing spots help lanternfish recognise each other. tree →
• A lanternfish is only about as long as your finger. tree →

Note

Plural lanternfish or lanternfishes. Their light is made by chemicals in their bodies, not by a real lantern. Do not confuse with the anglerfish, which has a glowing lure on its head.