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syngnathus

/sɪŋˈneɪ.θəs/

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noun

/sɪŋˈneɪ.θəs/C2formalscientific
  • ruНаучное существительное, обозначающее типовой род семейства Syngnathidae, к которому относятся морские иглы и морские коньки.

A scientific noun referring to the type genus of the family Syngnathidae, which includes pipefishes and seahorses.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. Type genus of SyngnathidaeC2formalscientific

    A genus of fish in the family Syngnathidae, which includes pipefish and seahorses, characterized by elongated bodies and a tubular snout.

    ruТиповой род семейства Syngnathidae

    • The Syngnathus genus is known for its unique reproductive behavior where males carry the eggs.
    • Researchers discovered a new species of Syngnathus in the Mediterranean Sea.
    • Syngnathus pipefish are often found in seagrass beds and shallow coastal waters.