PHOTOPHORE
(noun)Definitions
There are 2 meanings of the word
Photophore.
Photophore - as a noun
A light-emitting organ, found in some fish and other marine animals.
A form of endoscope using an electric light.
Example Sentences
"The deep-sea anglerfish has a bioluminescent photophore on its dorsal fin."
"The squid uses its photophores to camouflage itself by mimicking the surrounding light."
"Some deep-sea fishes have photophores that emit light from their bellies to attract prey."
"The tiny organisms called dinoflagellates have photophores that glow when disturbed."
"Certain species of jellyfish possess photophores along their tentacles."
Word Game Points
Is PHOTOPHORE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, photophore is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
PHOTOPHORE has a SCRABBLE points total of 20.
Is PHOTOPHORE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, photophore is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordPHOTOPHORE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 20.
Is PHOTOPHORE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, photophore is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordPHOTOPHORE has a WORDFEUD points total of 22.
