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poeciliid

/pɔɪˈsɪl.i.ɪd/

Tradução: Substantivo que designa um pequeno peixe vivíparo de água doce ou salobra, muitas vezes colorido e que se alimenta na superfície, pertencente à família Poeciliidae.

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/pɔɪˈsɪl.i.ɪd/C2formalscientific
  • ptSubstantivo que designa um pequeno peixe vivíparo de água doce ou salobra, muitas vezes colorido e que se alimenta na superfície, pertencente à família Poeciliidae.

A noun referring to a small, often brightly colored, viviparous surface-feeding fish found in fresh or brackish warm waters, frequently used in mosquito control.

  1. Small freshwater fishC2formalscientific

    A small, often brightly colored, live-bearing fish found in fresh or brackish warm waters, frequently used for mosquito control.

    ptPeixe pequeno de água doce

    • The poeciliid is commonly introduced into ponds to control mosquito larvae.
    • Many aquarium enthusiasts keep poeciliids like guppies and mollies.
    • Poeciliids are known for their vibrant colors and adaptability to various water conditions.

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