scopeloid

adj, noun — 2 senses

scopeloid

adj

Etymology Scopelus + -oid

1

Biology, Natural sciences, Zoology Dated Relating to fishes of the former genus Scopelus, or the former family Scopelidae, including many lanternfish.

scopeloid

noun

Etymology Scopelus + -oid

1

Biology, Natural sciences, Zoology Dated Any fish of the former family Scopelidae.

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