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illicium
(english) The 'fishing pole' and 'lure' of lophiiform (pediculate) fishes, used to attract prey close to the mouth. (See also: esca, frogfishes)
illicium
(french) ‘Canne à pêche’ et 'leurre' des poissons lophiiformes (pédiculés), utilisé pour attirer des proies près de la bouche. (See also: esca, frogfishes)
esca
(portuguese) A "cana de pesca" e a "isca" dos peixes Lophiiformes, usado para atrair as suas presas. (See also: esca, frogfishes)

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