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centriscidae

/sɛnˈtrɪs.ɪ.diː/

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noun

/sɛnˈtrɪs.ɪ.diː/C2formalscientific
  • ruНаучное название семейства мелких удлинённых морских рыб, обычно известных как рыбы-креветки, отличающихся характерной формой тела и часто встречающихся в тропических и субтропических водах.

A scientific noun referring to a family of small, elongated marine fish commonly known as shrimpfishes, characterized by their distinctive body shape and often found in tropical and subtropical waters.

proper noun

  1. C2formal

    A family of small, elongated marine fish known as shrimpfishes, characterized by their long snout and body encased in a thin, transparent armor.

    ruКреветкорылые

    • The Centriscidae family includes species like the razorfish.
    • Shrimpfishes, belonging to Centriscidae, are often found in tropical waters.
    • Marine biologists study Centriscidae for their unique body structure.