Linophryne bipennata

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Linophryne bipennata Bertelsen, 1982

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> Lophiiformes (Anglerfishes) > Linophrynidae (Leftvents)
Etymology: Linophryne: Greek, 'linon' = flax or anything made of flax such as "cord," "rope," or a "net" + Greek, 'phryne' = "toad" (refers to a toadlike fish that fishes with a net) (Ref. 86949);  bipennata: Named in reference to its paired feather-like escal filaments (Ref. 42949).

Environment: milieu / climate zone / depth range / distribution range Οικολογία

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