water scorpion
US /ˈwɑː.t̬ɚ ˌskɔːr.pi.ən/
UK /ˈwɑː.t̬ɚ ˌskɔːr.pi.ən/
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scorpion d'eau
any of various predatory aquatic bugs (family Nepidae) that have a long breathing tube at the rear of the body and raptorial front legs
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The pond was home to several fascinating water scorpions.
L'étang abritait plusieurs scorpions d'eau fascinants.
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A water scorpion uses its long breathing tube to get air from the surface.
Un scorpion d'eau utilise son long tube respiratoire pour prendre l'air à la surface.