gerridae

Eigenname

A scientific taxonomic term referring to a family of arthropods, commonly known as water striders, which are insects adapted to walking on the surface of water.

• 🇩🇪Wissenschaftlicher taxonomischer Begriff für die Familie der Wasserläufer, räuberische Wanzen, die sich auf der Oberfläche von Wasser fortbewegen können.

1. Water striders C2 formal scientific

   A family of insects in the order Hemiptera, commonly known as water striders or pond skaters, which are adapted to walk on the surface of water.

   • The Gerridae family uses surface tension to glide across ponds.
   • Water striders, or Gerridae, are often seen on calm lakes.
   • Gerridae have long, slender legs that distribute their weight on the water.

   🇩🇪Wasserläufer

2. Mojarras C2 formal scientific

   A common name for certain fish in the family Gerreidae, often found in coastal and brackish waters.

   • Mojarras, sometimes called Gerridae, are popular in tropical fisheries.
   • The silver scales of the mojarra shimmer in the sunlight.
   • Fishermen often catch mojarras near mangrove estuaries.

   🇩🇪Mojarras

   Synonyme: mojarra

• gerridae plural form
• gerridae' possessive plural form
• gerridae's possessive singular form