Ranatra
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A long thin water insect with a tube for breathing, like a small scorpion that lives in ponds
- noun
- Specialized
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- The unique breathing tube of Ranatra allows it to stay submerged for long periods.
Examples
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Scientists observed a Ranatra capturing small aquatic insects in the pond.
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The Ranatra is often found in slow-moving waters.
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The Ranatra uses its long, slender body to blend in with underwater vegetation.
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Have you ever seen a Ranatra up close?
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Scientists observed a Ranatra capturing small aquatic insects in the pond.
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The Ranatra uses its long, slender body to blend in with underwater vegetation.
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The unique breathing tube of Ranatra allows it to stay submerged for long periods.
Surface Forms
Etymology
Ranatra comes from the Latin root rana, meaning 'frog', because the name links it to life in water. A Ranatra is a long, thin water insect that lives in ponds and breathes through a tube, so thinking of a 'frog' helps you remember it as a small, water-dwelling creature.
