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doctor-fish

/ˈdɒk.tə fɪʃ/

Traducción: Sustantivo que designa un tipo de pez cirujano o pez doctor, propio del Indo-Pacífico y otras aguas tropicales, caracterizado por sus vivos colores, marcas distintivas y espinas afiladas cerca de la cola.

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/ˈdɒk.tə fɪʃ/C1formalscientific
  • esSustantivo que designa un tipo de pez cirujano o pez doctor, propio del Indo-Pacífico y otras aguas tropicales, caracterizado por sus vivos colores, marcas distintivas y espinas afiladas cerca de la cola.

A noun referring to a type of surgeonfish found in the West Indies, known for its distinctive markings and behavior.

  1. Surgeon fish of the West IndiesC1formal

    A tropical marine fish found in the West Indies, known for its sharp spines near the tail, resembling a surgeon's scalpel.

    esCirujano de las Indias Occidentales

    • The doctor-fish is commonly seen around coral reefs in the Caribbean.
    • Divers often spot the doctor-fish grazing on algae.
    • The sharp spines of the doctor-fish can cause painful cuts.

    Sinónimosdoctorfishsurgeonfishtang

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  • doctor-fishes plural form
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  • doctor-fish's possessive singular form