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gerris

/ˈdʒɛr.ɪs/

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noun

/ˈdʒɛr.ɪs/C2formalscientific
  • ruРод насекомых, принадлежащих семейству Gerridae, широко известных как водомерки, которые характеризуются способностью ходить по поверхности воды.

A genus of insects belonging to the family Gerrididae, commonly known as water striders, which are characterized by their ability to walk on the surface of water.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. Type genus of GerrididaeC2formalscientific

    A genus of insects in the family Gerrididae, commonly known as water striders, which are known for their ability to walk on water.

    ruРод насекомых семейства Герриды

    • The Gerris genus includes many species of water striders found across the globe.
    • Researchers studied the locomotion of Gerris to understand surface tension dynamics.
    • Gerris insects are often observed skating on the surface of ponds and slow-moving streams.