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snakefly

/ˈsneɪk.flaɪ/

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noun

/ˈsneɪk.flaɪ/C2formalscientific
  • ruХищное насекомое, обитающее на западе Северной Америки, характеризующееся длинной шееобразной переднегрудью.

A predatory insect native to western North America, characterized by a long, neck-like prothorax.

  1. C2formalscientific

    A predatory insect of western North America having a long necklike prothorax.

    ruВерблюдка

    • The snakefly uses its elongated neck to capture prey.
    • Researchers observed a snakefly hunting in the forest.
    • Snakeflies are beneficial insects that control pest populations.
Forms
  • snakeflies plural form
  • snakeflies' possessive plural form
  • snakefly's possessive singular form