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ogcocephalidae

/ˌɒɡ.kəʊ.sɪˈfæl.ɪ.diː/

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noun

/ˌɒɡ.kəʊ.sɪˈfæl.ɪ.diː/C2formalscientific
  • ruНаучное название семейства малоподвижных, придонных колючих рыб, широко известных как рыбы-летучие мыши.

A scientific noun referring to a family of sluggish, bottom-dwelling spiny fishes commonly known as batfishes.

proper noun

  1. BatfishesC2formalscientific

    A family of bottom-dwelling marine fish known for their flattened bodies, large heads, and ability to walk on the seafloor using their modified fins.

    ruРыбы-летучие мыши

    • The Ogcocephalidae family includes species that are often called batfishes.
    • These fish are sluggish bottom-dwellers that use their fins to crawl along the ocean floor.
    • Marine biologists study Ogcocephalidae to understand their unique locomotion.

    Synonymsbatfish