ammodytidae

• Nome científico da família de peixes pequenos e alongados, geralmente conhecidos como galeotas ou peixes-da-areia, que frequentemente se enterram em substrato arenoso.

A scientific noun referring to a family of small, elongated fish commonly known as sand lances, which are often found burrowing in sandy substrates.

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   A family of small, elongated fish (Ammodytidae) that burrow into sandy substrates, commonly known as sand lances or sand eels.

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   • The Ammodytidae family includes species that are vital prey for seabirds and larger fish.
   • Sand lances, belonging to the Ammodytidae family, are often found in shallow coastal waters.
   • Researchers studied the burrowing behavior of Ammodytidae in the North Sea.