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istiophorus

/ˌɪs.tiˈɒf.ə.rəs/

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noun

/ˌɪs.tiˈɒf.ə.rəs/C2formalscientific
  • ruИмя собственное, обозначающее типовой род семейства Istiophoridae, к которому относятся парусниковые и родственные виды.

A proper noun referring to the type genus of the Istiophoridae family, which includes sailfish and related species.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. Type genus of IstiophoridaeC2formalscientific

    A genus of billfish in the family Istiophoridae, which includes sailfish and related species.

    ruРод Истиофорус

    • The genus Istiophorus is known for its distinctive dorsal fin.
    • Istiophorus species are highly sought after in sport fishing.
    • Marine biologists study Istiophorus to understand billfish migration patterns.