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chilomycterus

/ˌkaɪ.ləʊˈmɪk.tə.rəs/

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noun

/ˌkaɪ.ləʊˈmɪk.tə.rəs/C2formalscientific
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее род рыб-ежей, морских рыб, известных своей способностью раздувать тело и наличием шипов на коже.

A noun referring to a genus of burrfishes, which are marine fish known for their ability to inflate their bodies and having spines on their skin.

proper noun

  1. C2formalscientific

    A genus of fish in the family Diodontidae, commonly known as burrfishes, characterized by their ability to inflate their bodies and their spiny skin.

    ruРыбы-ежи

    • The Chilomycterus species are often found in tropical and subtropical waters.
    • Marine biologists study the defensive mechanisms of Chilomycterus.
    • A specimen of Chilomycterus was collected during the oceanographic expedition.

    Synonymsburrfish