gerridae

• Término taxonómico científico que designa la familia de insectos conocidos comúnmente como zapateros o patinadores de agua, caracterizados por desplazarse sobre la superficie del agua.

A scientific taxonomic term referring to a family of arthropods, commonly known as water striders, which are insects adapted to walking on the surface of water.

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1. C2formalscientific

   A family of insects in the order Hemiptera, commonly known as water striders or pond skaters, which are adapted to walk on the surface of water.

   Gérridos

   • The Gerridae family uses surface tension to glide across ponds.
   • Water striders, or Gerridae, are often seen on calm lakes.
   • Gerridae have long, slender legs that distribute their weight on the water.

2. MojarrasC2formalscientific

   A common name for certain fish in the family Gerreidae, often found in coastal and brackish waters.

   Mojarras

   • Mojarras, sometimes called Gerridae, are popular in tropical fisheries.
   • The silver scales of the mojarra shimmer in the sunlight.
   • Fishermen often catch mojarras near mangrove estuaries.

   Sinónimosmojarra