photophore (Meaning)

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photophore (n.)

A form of endoscope using an electric light.

A light-emitting organ; specif., one of the luminous spots on certain marine (mostly deep-sea) fishes.

Synonyms & Antonyms of photophore

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photophore Sentence Examples

  1. The anglerfish attracts prey with the bioluminescent photophore dangling from its head.
  2. Many deep-sea creatures have photophores to illuminate their surroundings in the pitch-black abyss.
  3. Firefly larvae emit light from specialized photophores to communicate with each other.
  4. The photophores on the underside of a lanternfish help it camouflage itself by matching the ambient light.
  5. Some species of cephalopods use photophores for defense, by flashing light to disorient predators.
  6. The stargazer fish has photophores on its head that act as lures to attract prey.
  7. The bioluminescent photophores of plankton create a mesmerizing spectacle in the night sky.
  8. Scientists study the photophores of marine organisms to understand their ecological and evolutionary significance.
  9. The photophore of the flashlight fish emits a bright beam of light that it uses to hunt in the darkness.
  10. The array of photophores on the deep-sea jellyfish creates a glowing celestial dance in the ocean depths.

FAQs About the word photophore

A form of endoscope using an electric light., A light-emitting organ; specif., one of the luminous spots on certain marine (mostly deep-sea) fishes.

No synonyms found.

No antonyms found.

The anglerfish attracts prey with the bioluminescent photophore dangling from its head.

Many deep-sea creatures have photophores to illuminate their surroundings in the pitch-black abyss.

Firefly larvae emit light from specialized photophores to communicate with each other.

The photophores on the underside of a lanternfish help it camouflage itself by matching the ambient light.