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water boatman

/ˈwɔːtə ˈbəʊtmən/

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/ˈwɔːtə ˈbəʊtmən/C1formalscientific
  • ruМаленькое водное насекомое из семейства гребляков, известное тем, что плавает на спине или использует свои веслообразные ноги для передвижения в воде.

A small aquatic insect of the family Corixidae, known for swimming on its back or using its oar-like legs to move through water.

  1. Aquatic insectC1formal

    A type of water-dwelling insect from the family Corixidae, known for its oar-like legs used for swimming.

    ruВодяной клоп-гребец

    • The water boatman uses its long hind legs to paddle across the pond.
    • We observed a water boatman diving for air bubbles under the ice.
    • Water boatmen are often mistaken for backswimmers, but they swim right-side up.