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squillidae

/skwɪˈlɪ.diː/

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noun

/skwɪˈlɪ.diː/C2formalscientific
  • ruТаксономическое семейство ракообразных, которые зарываются в ил или под камни на мелководье вдоль морского побережья.

A taxonomic family of crustaceans that burrow in mud or under stones in shallow water along the seashore.

proper noun

  1. Mantis shrimp familyC2formalscientific

    A family of marine crustaceans known as mantis shrimp, which burrow in mud or under stones in shallow coastal waters.

    ruСемейство раков-богомолов

    • Squillidae are often found in shallow waters along tropical and subtropical seashores.
    • These crustaceans use their powerful claws to hunt small fish and invertebrates.
    • The burrowing behavior of Squillidae helps them hide from predators.