macrouridae

• Nome científico da família de peixes marinhos de profundidade conhecidos como macruros, granadeiros ou peixes-rato; caracterizam-se por cabeças grandes e corpos que se afinam em direção à cauda.

A scientific noun referring to a family of deep-sea fish commonly known as grenadiers or rattails, characterized by their large heads and tapering bodies.

nome próprio

1. GrenadiersC2formal

   A family of deep-sea fish, also known as rattails, characterized by a large head and a long, tapering tail.

   Macrourídeos

   • Macrouridae are commonly found in the deep waters of the Atlantic and Pacific oceans.
   • The diet of Macrouridae consists mainly of small crustaceans and fish.
   • Researchers study Macrouridae to understand deep-sea ecosystems.