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reduviidae

/rɪˌduːviːɪdiː/

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noun

/rɪˌduːviːɪdiː/C2formalscientific
  • ruНаучное название, обозначающее большое семейство хищных насекомых, широко известных как хищнецы (или клопы-убийцы), характеризующихся удлинёнными головами и изогнутыми ротовыми органами, используемыми для впрыскивания яда в жертву.

A scientific noun referring to a large family of predatory insects commonly known as assassin bugs, characterized by their elongated heads and curved mouthparts used to inject venom into prey.

proper noun

  1. Assassin bugsC2formalscientific

    A large family of predatory insects in the order Hemiptera, known for their habit of ambushing and feeding on other insects.

    ruХищнецы

    • Reduviidae are commonly known as assassin bugs due to their hunting methods.
    • Some species of Reduviidae can transmit Chagas disease to humans.
    • The assassin bug uses its long proboscis to inject venom into its prey.
Forms
  • reduviidae plural form
  • reduviidae' possessive plural form
  • reduviidae's possessive singular form