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
- 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.
- Some species of cephalopods use photophores for defense, by flashing light to disorient predators.
- The stargazer fish has photophores on its head that act as lures to attract prey.
- The bioluminescent photophores of plankton create a mesmerizing spectacle in the night sky.
- Scientists study the photophores of marine organisms to understand their ecological and evolutionary significance.
- The photophore of the flashlight fish emits a bright beam of light that it uses to hunt in the darkness.
- 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.
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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.
