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mosquitofish

/məˈskiː.təʊ.fɪʃ/

Traduction: Poisson vivipare d'eau douce originaire d'Amérique du Nord tropicale, de la famille des poeciliidés, souvent utilisé pour lutter contre les larves de moustiques.

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/məˈskiː.təʊ.fɪʃ/C1formalscientific
  • frPoisson vivipare d'eau douce originaire d'Amérique du Nord tropicale, de la famille des poeciliidés, souvent utilisé pour lutter contre les larves de moustiques.

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.

    frGambusie

    • 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.

    Synonymesgambusia

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