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lutjanus

/luːˈtʃeɪ.nəs/

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noun

/luːˈtʃeɪ.nəs/C2formalscientific
  • ruИмя собственное, обозначающее типовой род семейства Луциановые (Lutjanidae), к которому относятся луцианы (снапперы).

A proper noun referring to the type genus of the Lutjanidae family, which includes snappers.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. Type genus of snappersC2formalscientific

    A genus of marine fish in the family Lutjanidae, commonly known as snappers.

    ruРод луцианов

    • Lutjanus species are widely distributed in tropical and subtropical waters.
    • The red snapper, Lutjanus campechanus, is a popular food fish.
    • Scientists study Lutjanus populations to monitor reef health.