macrouridae

• Wissenschaftlicher Name der Familie der Tiefseefische, die als Grenadierfische oder Rattenschwänze bekannt sind und sich durch große Köpfe und sich zum Schwanz hin verjüngende Körper auszeichnen.

A scientific noun referring to a family of deep-sea fish commonly known as grenadiers or rattails, characterized by their large heads and tapering bodies.

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1. GrenadiersC2formal

   A family of deep-sea fish, also known as rattails, characterized by a large head and a long, tapering tail.

   Grenadierfische

   • Macrouridae are commonly found in the deep waters of the Atlantic and Pacific oceans.
   • The diet of Macrouridae consists mainly of small crustaceans and fish.
   • Researchers study Macrouridae to understand deep-sea ecosystems.