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ostraciidae

/ˌɒs.trəˈsaɪ.ɪ.diː/

Traduction: Nom scientifique d'une famille de poissons communément appelés poissons-coffres, caractérisés par une carapace rigide en forme de boîte.

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/ˌɒs.trəˈsaɪ.ɪ.diː/C2formalscientific
  • frNom scientifique d'une famille de poissons communément appelés poissons-coffres, caractérisés par une carapace rigide en forme de boîte.

A scientific noun referring to a family of fish commonly known as boxfishes, characterized by their hard, box-like body armor.

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  1. BoxfishesC2formalscientific

    A family of fish (Ostraciidae) characterized by a box-like, bony carapace covering their body, with openings for the mouth, eyes, gills, and fins.

    frOstraciidés

    • The Ostraciidae family includes species like the yellow boxfish and the cowfish.
    • Boxfishes, or Ostraciidae, are known for their slow swimming due to their rigid body structure.
    • Some species of Ostraciidae can release a toxic substance when stressed.