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macrouridae

/ˌmæk.ruːˈɪ.diː/

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noun

/ˌmæk.ruːˈɪ.diː/formalscientific
  • ruНаучное название семейства глубоководных рыб, известных как макрурусы или долгохвосты, отличающихся крупными головами и сужающимися к хвосту телами.

A scientific noun referring to a family of deep-sea fish commonly known as grenadiers or rattails, characterized by their large heads and tapering bodies.

proper noun

  1. GrenadiersC2formal

    A family of deep-sea fish, also known as rattails, characterized by a large head and a long, tapering tail.

    ruМакрурусовые

    • Macrouridae are commonly found in the deep waters of the Atlantic and Pacific oceans.
    • The diet of Macrouridae consists mainly of small crustaceans and fish.
    • Researchers study Macrouridae to understand deep-sea ecosystems.
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  • macrouridae's possessive singular form