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gempylus

/ˈdʒɛm.pɪ.ləs/

Traduction: Nom désignant le genre type de la famille des Gempylidae, qui comprend les escargots de mer (ou poissons-serpents) et les poissons apparentés.

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/ˈdʒɛm.pɪ.ləs/C2formalscientific
  • frNom désignant le genre type de la famille des Gempylidae, qui comprend les escargots de mer (ou poissons-serpents) et les poissons apparentés.

A noun referring to the type genus of the Gempylidae family, which includes snake mackerels and related fish.

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  1. A genus of fishC2formalscientific

    A genus of predatory marine fish in the family Gempylidae, commonly known as snake mackerels. These fish are characterized by elongated bodies and sharp teeth.

    frGempyle

    • The genus Gempylus includes the escolar and other snake mackerels.
    • Scientists recently described a new species within the Gempylus genus.
    • Gempylus species are found in deep tropical and subtropical waters.
    • The body shape of Gempylus is adapted for swift, predatory swimming.