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machilid

/ˈmæk.ɪ.lɪd/

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noun

/ˈmæk.ɪ.lɪd/formalscientific
  • ruБескрылое насекомое, обитающее в тёмных влажных средах, например под мёртвыми стволами деревьев, и известное тем, что совершает хаотичные прыжки при беспокойстве.

A wingless insect that inhabits dark, moist environments such as under dead tree trunks and is known for making erratic leaps when disturbed.

  1. C2formalscientific

    A small, wingless insect that lives in dark, moist environments such as under dead tree trunks, known for making erratic leaps when disturbed.

    ruБескрылое насекомое

    • The machilid scurried under the log when I lifted it.
    • In the damp forest, machilids are often found hiding beneath decaying wood.
    • When disturbed, the machilid made a sudden, unpredictable jump.

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