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monocanthus

/ˌmɒn.əˈkæn.θəs/

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noun

/ˌmɒn.əˈkæn.θəs/formalscientific
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее типовой род семейства Monocanthidae, к которому относятся некоторые виды рыб.

A noun referring to the type genus of the Monocanthidae family, which includes certain species of fish.

proper noun

  1. Type genus of MonocanthidaeC2formalscientific

    A genus of fish in the family Monocanthidae, commonly known as filefish or leatherjackets, characterized by a compressed body and a single dorsal spine.

    ruРод Монакантус

    • The Monocanthus genus includes several species of filefish found in tropical waters.
    • Researchers identified a new species within the Monocanthus genus.
    • Monocanthus species are known for their distinctive body shape and coloration.