Lophiiformes
Lophiiformes (subclass Actinopterygii, superorder Paracanthopterygii) An order of marine, bottom-dwelling fish that have a relatively large head, wide mouth, short, tapering body and tail, and short, rounded fins. The illicium is typical. The order includes 14 families.
Pediculati
Pediculati An older name for the group of fish now placed in the order Lophiiformes.
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