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rattail fish

/ˈrætˌteɪl fɪʃ/

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/ˈrætˌteɪl fɪʃ/formalscientific
  • ruРаспространенное название глубоководных рыб семейства Macrouridae, характеризующихся длинным сужающимся хвостом и большими глазами, обычно обитающих в холодных глубоких водах.

A common name for deep-sea fish of the family Macrouridae, characterized by a long, tapering tail and large eyes, typically found in cold, deep waters.

  1. Deep-sea fishC1formal

    A type of fish belonging to the family Macrouridae, characterized by a long, tapering tail and large eyes, typically found in deep ocean waters.

    ruГлубоководная рыба

    • The rattail fish was discovered at a depth of over 2000 meters.
    • Scientists study rattail fish to understand deep-sea ecosystems.
    • A specimen of rattail fish was brought up in a trawl net.