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- noun biology Any of the
toadfishes of genus Porichthys, distinguished byphotophores and four lateral lines, typicallynocturnal , and noted for ahum produced by males during the breeding season.
Etymologies
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From midshipman + fish, after their prey-attracting photophores which are said to resemble the buttons of a naval uniform.
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oroboros commented on the word midshipman fish
The male plainfin midshipman fish hums a song for a mate in the sea...for hours!
July 30, 2009