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diodon

/ˈdaɪ.ə.dɒn/

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noun

/ˈdaɪ.ə.dɒn/C2formalscientific
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее типовой род семейства двузубых (Diodontidae), к которому относятся рыбы-ежи. Эти рыбы известны своей способностью раздувать тело и покрыты шипами.

A noun referring to the type genus of the Diodontidae family, which includes porcupinefish. These fish are known for their ability to inflate their bodies and are covered in spines.

proper noun

  1. Type genus of DiodontidaeC2formalscientific

    A genus of fish commonly known as porcupinefish, characterized by their ability to inflate their bodies and cover themselves with spines.

    ruТиповой род семейства двузубых

    • The Diodon hystrix is a well-known species of porcupinefish found in tropical waters.
    • Diodon species are often studied for their unique defense mechanisms.
    • Marine biologists observed a Diodon inflating to avoid a predator.
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  • diodons' possessive plural form
  • diodon's possessive singular form