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sawfish

/ˈsɔː.fɪʃ/

Traduction: Poisson cartilagineux (raie ou requin) caractérisé par un rostre long et aplati, muni de dents acérées sur les bords, évoquant une scie.

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/ˈsɔː.fɪʃ/C1formalscientific
  • frPoisson cartilagineux (raie ou requin) caractérisé par un rostre long et aplati, muni de dents acérées sur les bords, évoquant une scie.

A primitive ray characterized by a long, flattened snout edged with sharp teeth, resembling a saw.

  1. Primitive ray with a saw-like snoutC1formal

    A type of ray (fish) characterized by a long, flattened snout edged with sharp teeth, used for hunting and defense.

    frPoisson-scie

    • The sawfish uses its distinctive snout to slash through schools of fish.
    • Sawfish populations have declined due to habitat loss and fishing.
    • Marine biologists are studying the sawfish's unique hunting techniques.
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