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numbfish

/ˈnʌm.fɪʃ/

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noun

/ˈnʌm.fɪʃ/C2formalscientific
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее любую медлительную донную скат из отряда Torpediniformes, характеризующуюся округлым телом и электрическими органами по бокам головы, способными испускать сильные электрические разряды.

A noun referring to any sluggish bottom-dwelling ray of the order Torpediniformes, characterized by a rounded body and electric organs on each side of the head capable of emitting strong electric discharges.

  1. Electric rayC2formalscientific

    Any sluggish bottom-dwelling ray of the order Torpediniformes having a rounded body and electric organs on each side of the head capable of emitting strong electric discharges.

    ruЭлектрический скат

    • The numbfish uses its electric organs to stun prey.
    • Marine biologists study the numbfish's unique defense mechanism.
    • Divers are advised to avoid touching a numbfish due to its electric shock.

    Synonymscrampfishelectric raytorpedo

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