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pilotfish

/ˈpaɪ.lət.fɪʃ/

Tradução: Peixe pelágico que costuma nadar ao lado de tubarões, raias e outros grandes animais marinhos, alimentando-se frequentemente de parasitas ou restos de comida.

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noun

C1formalcommonscientific/ˈpaɪ.lət.fɪʃ/

plural irregular

A small pelagic fish known for swimming alongside sharks, rays, or other large marine animals, often feeding on parasites or scraps.

  • 🇵🇹Peixe pelágico que costuma nadar ao lado de tubarões, raias e outros grandes animais marinhos, alimentando-se frequentemente de parasitas ou restos de comida.
  1. Small pelagic fish C1 formal

    A small, streamlined fish that often swims alongside sharks, rays, or other large marine animals, possibly for protection or to feed on scraps.

    • The pilotfish swam effortlessly beside the great white shark.
    • Divers often spot pilotfish accompanying manta rays.
    • These small fish are rarely seen without a larger host nearby.

    🇵🇹Peixe-piloto

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