wrasse
noun [ C ] uk/ræs/ us/ræs/ wrasse or wrasses
隆头鱼
any of a group of fish that are usually brightly coloured and have thick lips and teeth that stick outwards
Most of these species of wrasse are found in shallow coastal waters. 这些种类的隆头鱼大多出现在沿海浅水中。
All green wrasse shorter than 28 centimetres are female. 所有短于28厘米的青隆头鱼都是雌性的。
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- This wrasse has fleshy lips, a single row of conical shaped teeth, and a small eye.
- Like most wrasse, it is known to change sex (from female to male).
- This wrasse is very common and is found in a variety of habitats.