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backswimmer

/ˈbækˌswɪm.ər/

Übersetzung: Räuberisches Wasserinsekt, das auf dem Rücken schwimmt und schmerzhaft stechen kann.

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noun

C2formalcommonscientific/ˈbækˌswɪm.ər/

A predaceous aquatic insect that swims on its back and may inflict painful bites.

  • 🇩🇪Räuberisches Wasserinsekt, das auf dem Rücken schwimmt und schmerzhaft stechen kann.
  1. Predaceous aquatic insect C2 formal scientific

    A water-dwelling insect that swims upside down and can deliver a painful bite.

    • The backswimmer glides upside down across the pond's surface.
    • A backswimmer's bite, though painful, is not dangerous to humans.
    • Backswimmers are often found in still freshwater habitats like lakes and ponds.

    🇩🇪Raubwasserinsekt

    Synonyme: water boatman

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