Ctenoid

Translation of "ctenoid" into Russian

Adjective

/ˈktɛnɔɪd/

ctenoid

more ctenoid Comp.

most ctenoid Super.

The fish has ctenoid scales that help it move efficiently through the water.

У рыбы гребенчатая чешуя, которая помогает ей эффективно двигаться в воде.

Noun

/ˈktɛnɔɪd/

A scale of a bony fish that has a comb-like posterior edge of tiny teeth.

Under the microscope, the ctenoids were readily distinguished from the smoother cycloid scales.

A fish that possesses ctenoid scales.

Many marine ctenoids inhabit coral reef ecosystems.

Adjective

/ˈktɛnɔɪd/

Having a toothed or comb-like edge, typically used to describe the scales of certain fish.

The ctenoid scales of the perch give it a rough texture when stroked from tail to head.