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ephippidae

/ˌɛfɪˈpaɪdiː/

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noun

/ˌɛfɪˈpaɪdiː/C2formalscientific
  • ruНебольшое семейство рыб, известных как рыбы-лопаты, характеризующееся глубоким сжатым с боков телом и часто встречающееся в тропических и субтропических водах.

A small family of fish known as spadefishes, characterized by their deep, compressed bodies and often found in tropical and subtropical waters.

proper noun

  1. Family of spadefishesC2formalscientific

    A small family of marine fish known as spadefishes, characterized by their deep, compressed bodies and long dorsal fins.

    ruСемейство спадефиш

    • The Ephippidae family includes species like the Atlantic spadefish.
    • Divers often spot Ephippidae near coral reefs.
    • Ephippidae are known for their distinctive disc-shaped bodies.