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archerfish

/ˈɑːr.tʃər.fɪʃ/

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noun

/ˈɑːr.tʃər.fɪʃ/C1formalscientific
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее любую из нескольких мелких пресноводных рыб, обитающих в Индонезии и Австралии, которые ловят насекомых, выстреливая в них струёй воды и сбивая их в воду.

A noun referring to any of several small freshwater fishes, found in Indonesia and Australia, that catch insects by squirting water at them and knocking them into the water.

irregular plural

  1. A fish that shoots waterC1formal

    Any of several small freshwater fishes that catch insects by squirting water at them, knocking them into the water; found in Indonesia and Australia.

    ruРыба-брызгун

    • The archerfish is known for its ability to shoot down insects with a precise stream of water.
    • In the aquarium, the archerfish demonstrated its hunting technique by targeting a fly.
    • Researchers study the archerfish to understand its remarkable aiming abilities.
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