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notonecta

/ˌnoʊ.təˈnɛk.tə/

Traduction: Genre d'insectes aquatiques de la famille des Notonectidae, communément appelés notonectes, caractérisés par leur capacité à nager sur le dos.

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formalcommonscientific/ˌnoʊ.təˈnɛk.tə/

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A genus of aquatic insects in the family Notonectidae, commonly known as backswimmers, characterized by their ability to swim upside down.

  • 🇫🇷Genre d'insectes aquatiques de la famille des Notonectidae, communément appelés notonectes, caractérisés par leur capacité à nager sur le dos.
  1. Type genus of backswimmers C2 formal scientific

    A genus of aquatic insects in the family Notonectidae, commonly known as backswimmers, which swim upside down.

    • Notonecta species are often found in ponds and slow-moving streams.
    • The backswimmer, Notonecta glauca, is a common sight in European waters.
    • Researchers study Notonecta to understand aquatic predator-prey dynamics.

    🇫🇷Notonecte (genre)