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scorpaena

/skɔːrˈpiː.nə/

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noun

/skɔːrˈpiː.nə/formalscientific
  • ruИмя собственное, обозначающее типовой род семейства Scorpaenidae, к которому относятся морские скорпены (рыбы-скорпионы).

A proper noun referring to the type genus of the Scorpaenidae family, which includes scorpionfishes.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. Type genus of scorpionfishesC2formalscientific

    A genus of marine fish belonging to the family Scorpaenidae, known for their venomous spines and bottom-dwelling habits.

    ruТиповой род скорпеновых

    • The Scorpaena genus includes many species of scorpionfish found in tropical waters.
    • Marine biologists study Scorpaena to understand their venom delivery systems.
    • Scorpaena fish are well-camouflaged against rocky seafloors.
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