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tetrapturus

/ˌtɛtrəˈptjʊərəs/

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noun

/ˌtɛtrəˈptjʊərəs/C2formalscientific
  • ruРод рыб, принадлежащий к семейству марлиновых (Istiophoridae), который включает некоторые виды копьеносных рыб, такие как рыбы-копья.

A genus of fish belonging to the family Istiophoridae, which includes certain species of billfish such as spearfishes.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. A genus of billfishC2formalscientific

    A genus of large, predatory marine fish in the family Istiophoridae, commonly known as spearfish, characterized by a long, pointed bill and a high dorsal fin.

    ruРод марлиновых

    • The Tetrapturus genus includes species like the Mediterranean spearfish.
    • Marine biologists study the migration patterns of Tetrapturus species.
    • Anglers often seek Tetrapturus for sport fishing due to their speed and size.

    Synonymsspearfish