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mosquitofish

/məˈskiː.təʊ.fɪʃ/

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noun

/məˈskiː.təʊ.fɪʃ/C1formalscientific
  • ruСеребристая верхоплавка, родом из тропической Северной Америки и Вест-Индии, отличающаяся рядами чёрных пятен и ценящаяся за свою роль в контроле популяции комаров.

A silvery topminnow native to tropical North America and the West Indies, characterized by rows of black spots, and valued for its role in controlling mosquito populations.

  1. Mosquito control fishC1formalscientific

    A small, silvery freshwater fish native to tropical North America and the West Indies, known for its ability to consume mosquito larvae, making it valuable for biological mosquito control.

    ruРыба для борьбы с комарами

    • Mosquitofish are often introduced into ponds to reduce mosquito populations naturally.
    • The silvery body of the mosquitofish is marked with rows of black spots.
    • Wildlife agencies use mosquitofish as an eco-friendly alternative to chemical pesticides.

    Synonymsgambusia

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