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balistes

/bəˈlɪs.tiːz/

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noun

/bəˈlɪs.tiːz/formalscientific
  • ruНаучное существительное, обозначающее типовой род семейства Balistidae, к которому относятся спинороги.

A scientific noun referring to the type genus of the Balistidae family, which includes triggerfishes.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. Type genus of triggerfishC2formalscientific

    A genus of marine fish in the family Balistidae, commonly known as triggerfish, characterized by a robust body and a dorsal fin with a locking mechanism.

    ruРод спинорогов

    • The Balistes genus includes species like the gray triggerfish.
    • Marine biologists study Balistes for their unique fin structure.
    • Balistes species are often found in tropical and subtropical waters.
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