lampris

• Substantivo que designa o gênero-tipo da família Lampridae, peixes marinhos grandes e coloridos, como o peixe-lua e o lampris.

A noun referring to the type genus of the Lampridae family, which includes large, colorful marine fish such as the opah or moonfish.

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1. Type genus of the Lampridae familyC2formalscientific

   A genus of large, colorful marine fish, commonly known as opahs or moonfish, characterized by their oval, compressed bodies and bright red-orange coloration with white spots.

   Gênero-tipo da família Lampridae

   • The Lampris genus includes the opah, a fish known for its warm-blooded circulatory system.
   • Marine biologists study Lampris to understand its unique thermoregulation.
   • Lampris species are found in tropical and temperate oceans worldwide.