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pollyfish

/ˈpɒl.i.fɪʃ/

Tradução: Substantivo que designa peixes marinhos tropicais coloridos da família Scaridae, com dentes fundidos formando um bico semelhante ao do papagaio, usados para raspar algas e corais.

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noun

/ˈpɒl.i.fɪʃ/C1formal
  • ptSubstantivo que designa peixes marinhos tropicais coloridos da família Scaridae, com dentes fundidos formando um bico semelhante ao do papagaio, usados para raspar algas e corais.

A noun referring to a gaudy tropical fish with a parrot-like beak formed by the fusion of its teeth.

  1. Tropical fish with a beakB2formal

    A brightly colored tropical fish that has a beak-like mouth formed by fused teeth, used for scraping algae from coral.

    ptPeixe-papagaio

    • The pollyfish uses its beak to scrape algae off the coral reef.
    • Divers often spot pollyfish in warm, shallow waters.
    • The vibrant colors of the pollyfish make it a favorite among aquarium enthusiasts.

    Sinônimosparrotfish