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cowfish

/ˈkaʊ.fɪʃ/

Tradução: Peixe da família Ostraciidae, caracterizado por espinhos semelhantes a chifres acima dos olhos; também pode se referir a outros peixes com apêndices que lembram chifres.

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noun

/ˈkaʊ.fɪʃ/C1formalscientific
  • ptPeixe da família Ostraciidae, caracterizado por espinhos semelhantes a chifres acima dos olhos; também pode se referir a outros peixes com apêndices que lembram chifres.

A type of trunkfish characterized by hornlike spines above its eyes.

  1. Trunkfish with hornlike spinesC1formal

    A type of trunkfish characterized by horn-like spines above its eyes, found in tropical and subtropical waters.

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    • The cowfish uses its hornlike spines for defense against predators.
    • Divers often spot cowfish near coral reefs in the Caribbean.
    • This species of cowfish can change color to blend with its surroundings.
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