mosquitofish
معنی فارسی
ماهي پشه خوار
معنی کامل و مثالها
/-fish´/n., pl.
● (جانورشناسی) ماهی پشه خوار (Gambusia affinis که لیسهی پشه را میخورد)
ریشه و کاربرد
ریشه
The term 'mosquitofish' is a compound noun formed by combining 'mosquito' and 'fish'. It is named after its diet, which includes mosquito larvae.
مثال
- Mosquitofish are often introduced into bodies of water to control mosquito populations.
- The presence of mosquitofish in the pond reduced the number of mosquitoes breeding.
- The mosquitofish is a popular choice for natural mosquito control in backyard ponds.
ترکیبهای رایج
Introduce into bodies of water Control mosquito populations Reduce the number of mosquitoes Ensure a steady supply
تعریف انگلیسی
noun
- silvery topminnow with rows of black spots of tropical North America and West Indies; important in mosquito control