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malopterurus

/ˌmælɒpˈtɛrʊrəs/

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noun

formalcommonscientific/ˌmælɒpˈtɛrʊrəs/

proper noun

A noun referring to a genus of electric catfish, a type of fish capable of generating electric shocks, typically found in African freshwater habitats.

  • 🇷🇺Существительное, обозначающее род электрических сомов — рыб, способных генерировать электрические разряды, обитающих в пресных водоёмах Африки.
  1. Electric catfish C2 formal scientific

    A genus of African catfish known for their ability to produce strong electric shocks for defense and hunting.

    • The Malopterurus can generate a powerful electric shock to stun its prey.
    • Researchers study the Malopterurus to understand bioelectricity.
    • In the murky waters of the Nile, the Malopterurus uses its electric field to navigate.

    🇷🇺Электрический сом

    Synonyms: electric catfish