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polyodon

/ˌpɒl.iˈəʊ.dɒn/

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noun

C2formalcommonscientific/ˌpɒl.iˈəʊ.dɒn/

uncountable · proper noun

A genus of fish in the family Polyodontidae, commonly known as paddlefish, characterized by a distinctive elongated snout.

  • 🇷🇺Род рыб семейства веслоносовых, обычно известный как веслонос, характеризующийся характерной удлинённой мордой.
  1. Type genus of the Polyodontidae C2 formal scientific

    A genus of primitive ray-finned fish, commonly known as paddlefish, characterized by a long, paddle-like snout.

    • The Polyodon genus includes the American paddlefish.
    • Polyodon species are known for their filter-feeding habits.
    • Scientists study Polyodon to understand ancient fish evolution.

    🇷🇺Типовой род семейства веслоносовых