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common pond-skater

/ˈkɒmən ˈpɒndˌskeɪtə/

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/ˈkɒmən ˈpɒndˌskeɪtə/B2formalscientific
  • ruРаспространённое название мелкого насекомого, также известного как водомерка, которое скользит по поверхности стоячей или медленно текущей воды с помощью своих длинных ног.

A common name for a small insect, also known as a water strider, that skims across the surface of still or slow-moving water using its long legs.

  1. Aquatic insectB2formal

    A small insect (Gerris lacustris) that skims across the surface of still water, using surface tension to stay afloat.

    ruВодомерка обыкновенная

    • The common pond-skater glides effortlessly across the pond.
    • We observed a common pond-skater hunting for small insects on the water's surface.
    • Children were fascinated by the common pond-skater's ability to walk on water.