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doctorfish

/ˈdɒk.tə.fɪʃ/

Traduction: Nom désignant une espèce de poisson-chirurgien des Antilles, reconnaissable à sa coloration distinctive et à ses épines acérées sur la queue.

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/ˈdɒk.tə.fɪʃ/C1formalscientific
  • frNom désignant une espèce de poisson-chirurgien des Antilles, reconnaissable à sa coloration distinctive et à ses épines acérées sur la queue.

A noun referring to a type of surgeonfish found in the West Indies, known for its distinctive coloration and the sharp spines on its tail.

  1. Surgeon fish of the West IndiesC1formalamerican

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

    frPoisson-chirurgien des Antilles

    • The doctorfish is commonly seen around coral reefs in the Caribbean.
    • Divers often spot doctorfish grazing on algae near the reef.
    • The sharp spines of the doctorfish can cause painful cuts if handled carelessly.
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