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antennariidae

/ænˌtɛn.əˈraɪ.ɪ.diː/

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noun

/ænˌtɛn.əˈraɪ.ɪ.diː/C2formalscientific
  • ruНаучный таксономический термин, обозначающий семейство тропических морских лучепёрых рыб, широко известных как рыбы-лягушки, характеризующихся большими почти вертикальными ртами и родственных рыбам-жабам и удильщикам.

A scientific taxonomic term referring to a family of tropical spiny-finned marine fishes, commonly known as frogfishes, characterized by large nearly vertical mouths and related to toadfishes and anglers.

proper noun

  1. Frogfish familyC2formalscientific

    A family of tropical spiny-finned marine fishes known as frogfishes, characterized by large nearly vertical mouths and related to toadfishes and anglers.

    ruСемейство удильщиков

    • The Antennariidae family includes many species of frogfish found in warm ocean waters.
    • Divers often spot Antennariidae camouflaged among coral reefs.
    • Antennariidae use a modified dorsal fin as a lure to attract prey.