balistidae

• Nom désignant une famille de poissons marins, communément appelés poissons-balistes ou balistes, caractérisés par un corps haut et comprimé latéralement et un mécanisme unique de verrouillage de la première épine dorsale.

A noun referring to a family of marine fish commonly known as triggerfishes, characterized by their deep, compressed bodies and a unique locking dorsal spine mechanism.

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1. TriggerfishesC2formalscientific

   A family of brightly colored, tropical marine fish known for their distinctive dorsal fin spine that locks into place like a trigger.

   Balistidés

   • The Balistidae family includes the popular clown triggerfish.
   • Divers often spot Balistidae species near coral reefs.
   • The trigger mechanism of the Balistidae's fin is a unique defense adaptation.

   Synonymestriggerfish