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stomiatoid, n. and a. Zool.|ˈstəʊ-, ˈstɒmɪətɔɪd|
[f. mod.L. name of suborder Stomiatoidei, f. generic name Stomias (H. R. Schinz in G.L.C.F.D. Cuvier Thierreich (1822) II. 310), f. Gr. στόµ-α mouth + -ia2: see -oid.]
A. n. A deep-sea fish of the suborder Stomiatoidei, distinguished by a large mouth and rows of photophores on its sides.
B. adj. Of or pertaining to a fish of this kind or the suborder as a whole.
1957E. Le Danois Fishes of World vi. 178 The smaller stomiatoids with formidable teeth prey on other mid⁓water, deep-sea fishes. 1974Nature 8 Nov. 98/1 They [sc. hatchetfishes] form one of the major groups of the stomiatoid fishes. 1976Jrnl. R. Soc. Arts Apr. 251/2 Stomiatoid and lantern fishes..have large, highly sensitive eyes and marvellous arrays of light organs. |