lumpsucker

• Substantivo que designa qualquer um dos vários peixes marinhos pequenos da família Cyclopteridae, conhecidos por seus discos adesivos ventrais formados pelas nadadeiras pélvicas; também se refere especificamente ao Cyclopterus lumpus, cujos ovos são consumidos como caviar.

A noun referring to any of several very small species of lumpfish, a type of fish known for its suction cup-like pelvic fins.

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   Any of several very small species of fish belonging to the lumpfish family (Cyclopteridae).

   espécie de peixe

   • Lumpsuckers are often found clinging to rocks in cold waters.
   • Marine biologists study lumpsuckers to understand their unique adaptations.
   • A tiny lumpsucker was spotted in the tide pool.
   • The lumpsucker's suction disc helps it stay attached in strong currents.

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