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chlorophthalmidae

/ˌklɔː.rɒfˈθæl.mɪ.diː/

Tradução: Pequena família de peixes bentônicos de nadadeiras moles, com olhos grandes, parentes dos peixes-lagarto.

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noun

/ˌklɔː.rɒfˈθæl.mɪ.diː/formalscientific
  • ptPequena família de peixes bentônicos de nadadeiras moles, com olhos grandes, parentes dos peixes-lagarto.

A small family of soft-finned bottom-dwelling fish with large eyes, related to lizardfishes.

nome próprio

  1. Greeneye fish familyC2formalscientific

    A small family of deep-sea, soft-finned bottom-dwelling fish characterized by their notably large eyes; they are relatives of lizardfishes.

    ptFamília dos olhos-verdes

    • The Chlorophthalmidae family is known for its large, light-sensitive eyes adapted to deep-sea environments.
    • Marine biologists recently discovered a new species within the Chlorophthalmidae family.
    • Unlike some other deep-sea fish, Chlorophthalmidae species are bottom-dwellers with soft fins.