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gambusia

/ɡæmˈbuː.zi.ə/

Tradução: Substantivo que designa um gênero de pequenos peixes de água doce, conhecidos como peixes-mosquito, frequentemente usados no controle biológico de mosquitos em ambientes aquáticos.

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noun

/ɡæmˈbuː.zi.ə/C1formalscientific
  • ptSubstantivo que designa um gênero de pequenos peixes de água doce, conhecidos como peixes-mosquito, frequentemente usados no controle biológico de mosquitos em ambientes aquáticos.

A noun referring to a genus of small freshwater fish, commonly known as mosquitofish, often used for mosquito control in aquatic environments.

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  1. MosquitofishC1formalscientific

    A small freshwater fish of the genus Gambusia, known for its ability to control mosquito populations by feeding on mosquito larvae.

    ptgambúsia

    • Gambusia are often introduced into ponds to reduce mosquito breeding.
    • The biologist studied the feeding habits of Gambusia in the wetlands.
    • Gambusia are highly adaptable and can thrive in various water conditions.

    Sinônimosmosquitofish

Formas
  • gambusia plural form
  • gambusias plural form
  • gambusias' possessive plural form
  • gambusia's possessive singular form