noun
- plural of dealfish; large, elongated deep-sea fish with ribbon-like bodies
Usage: marine biology
Examples
- The researchers discovered several dealfishes in the deep ocean waters.
- Dealfishes are rarely seen near the surface due to their deep-water habitat.
- The museum’s collection includes preserved specimens of dealfishes.
- Marine biologists study dealfishes to understand deep-sea ecosystems.
- These dealfishes can grow to impressive lengths in the ocean depths.