リュウグウノツカイ
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Japanese
[edit]Etymology
[edit]"Servant of the Dragon Palace".
Pronunciation
[edit]Noun
[edit]リュウグウノツカイ • (ryūgū-no-tsukai)
- The giant oarfish, Regalecus russelii, a deep sea fish, known for its length and infrequent human spottings.
Usage notes
[edit]- As with many terms that name organisms, this term is often spelled in katakana, especially in biological contexts (where katakana is customary).