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Definition of Antennariidae
1. Noun. Frogfishes; tropical spiny-finned marine fishes having large nearly vertical mouths; related to toadfishes and anglers.
Generic synonyms: Fish Family
Group relationships: Order Pediculati, Pediculati
Member holonyms: Frogfish, Sargassum Fish
Lexicographical Neighbors of Antennariidae
Literary usage of Antennariidae
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Proceedings of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (1872)
"... spatulate with anterior stem and transverse blade. Basis cranii simple.
Two families, the Antennariidae with three, ..."
2. Summarized Proceedings ... and a Directory of Members by American Association for the Advancement of Science (1872)
"... spatulate with anterior stem and transverse blade. Basis cranii simple.
Two families, the Antennariidae with three, the Lophiidae. ..."
3. Contributions from the Bermuda Biological Station for Research by Bermuda Biological Station for Research (1904)
"The only specimen which I had an opportunity to observe carefully was one loaned
to Professor Mark by Mr. L. Mowbray of St. George's. Antennariidae. ..."
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