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mantid

/ˈmæn.tɪd/

Tradução: Inseto predador de corpo alongado e olhos grandes, que vive em regiões quentes e costuma ficar parado com as patas dianteiras erguidas, como se estivesse rezando.

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noun

/ˈmæn.tɪd/C1formalscientific
  • ptInseto predador de corpo alongado e olhos grandes, que vive em regiões quentes e costuma ficar parado com as patas dianteiras erguidas, como se estivesse rezando.

A noun referring to a predacious, long-bodied insect with large eyes, found in warm regions, known for resting with its forelimbs raised as if in prayer.

  1. Praying mantisB2formal

    A predatory insect with a long body, large eyes, and forelimbs held together as if in prayer, found in warm regions.

    ptlouva-a-deus

    • A mantid sat motionless on the leaf, waiting for its prey.
    • The mantid's forelimbs are perfectly adapted for catching insects.
    • Gardeners often welcome mantids because they eat harmful pests.

    Sinônimosmantispraying mantidpraying mantis

Formas
  • mantides plural form
  • mantids plural form
  • mantides' possessive plural form
  • mantids' possessive plural form
  • mantid's possessive singular form