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マルスズメダイ

Meanings

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noun

ovate chromis

A species of damselfish, Chromis ovatiformis. Used in ichthyological contexts.

マルスズメダイは沖おき縄なわの海うみで見みられる。
The ovate chromis can be seen in the waters of Okinawa.

Etymology

The name is a compound of 丸 (maru, 'round') and スズメダイ (suzumedai, 'damselfish'), referring to its shape and family. The exact derivation is uncertain.