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uranoscopidae

/ˌjʊə.rə.nəˈskɒp.ɪ.diː/

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noun

/ˌjʊə.rə.nəˈskɒp.ɪ.diː/formalscientific
  • ruНаучное название семейства рыб, известных как звездочёты, характеризующихся направленными вверх глазами и способностью наносить электрические удары.

A scientific noun referring to a family of fish commonly known as stargazers, characterized by their upward-facing eyes and ability to deliver electric shocks.

proper noun

  1. StargazersC2formalscientific

    A family of perciform fish known for having eyes on top of their heads, which they use to ambush prey from beneath the sand.

    ruЗвездочёты

    • The Uranoscopidae family includes several species of stargazers found in tropical waters.
    • Stargazers bury themselves in the sand and wait for unsuspecting prey.
    • Some species of Uranoscopidae can deliver electric shocks.