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catostomidae

/ˌkæt.əˈstəʊ.mɪ.diː/

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noun

/ˌkæt.əˈstəʊ.mɪ.diː/formalscientific
  • ruНаучное название семейства пресноводных рыб, широко известных как чукучаны, которые близкородственны семейству карповых (Cyprinidae).

A scientific family name for a group of freshwater fish commonly known as suckers, which are closely related to the family Cyprinidae (carps and minnows).

proper noun

  1. Sucker fish familyC2formalscientific

    A family of freshwater fish commonly known as suckers, closely related to the family Cyprinidae (carps and minnows).

    ruСемейство чукучановых

    • The Catostomidae family includes many species found in North American rivers.
    • Suckers, belonging to Catostomidae, are known for their downward-facing mouths.
    • Researchers study Catostomidae to understand freshwater ecosystem dynamics.
Forms
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  • catostomidae' possessive plural form
  • catostomidae's possessive singular form