cottidae

• Nombre científico de una familia de peces comúnmente conocidos como escorpinas o cabezudos, caracterizados por una cabeza grande y un cuerpo que se estrecha hacia la cola.

A scientific noun referring to a family of fish commonly known as sculpins, characterized by a large head and tapering body.

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   A family of fish known as sculpins, typically found in cold, freshwater or marine environments, characterized by a large head and spiny fins.

   Cótidos (familia de peces)

   • The Cottidae family includes many species of sculpins that live in rocky streams.
   • Marine biologists study Cottidae to understand their adaptation to cold waters.
   • Sculpins, belonging to Cottidae, are often camouflaged against riverbeds.