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muraenidae

/ˌmjʊəˈriːnɪdiː/

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noun

/ˌmjʊəˈriːnɪdiː/C2formalscientific
  • ruТаксономическое семейство морских угрей, широко известных как мурены, характеризующееся вытянутым телом и обычно обитающее в тропических и субтропических водах.

A taxonomic family of marine eels, commonly known as moray eels, characterized by their elongated bodies and typically found in tropical and subtropical waters.

proper noun

  1. Marine eelsC2formalscientific

    A family of predatory, snake-like marine fish commonly known as moray eels, found in tropical and subtropical waters.

    ruМуреновые

    • The Muraenidae family includes over 200 species of moray eels.
    • Divers often spot Muraenidae hiding in coral crevices.
    • Moray eels, belonging to Muraenidae, have a second set of jaws in their throat.