macrouridae

• Nom scientifique d'une famille de poissons des grands fonds connus sous le nom de grenadiers ou queues de rat, caractérisés par de grosses têtes et des corps effilés vers la queue.

A scientific noun referring to a family of deep-sea fish commonly known as grenadiers or rattails, characterized by their large heads and tapering bodies.

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1. GrenadiersC2formal

   A family of deep-sea fish, also known as rattails, characterized by a large head and a long, tapering tail.

   Grenadiers (poissons)

   • Macrouridae are commonly found in the deep waters of the Atlantic and Pacific oceans.
   • The diet of Macrouridae consists mainly of small crustaceans and fish.
   • Researchers study Macrouridae to understand deep-sea ecosystems.