Gymnotus

/dʒɪmˈnəʊtəs/

/dʒɪmˈnoʊtəs/

Translation of "gymnotus" into Russian

Noun

/dʒɪmˈnəʊtəs/

/dʒɪmˈnoʊtəs/

gymnotus

gymnotuses pl

гимнот

The gymnotus is a type of electric fish found in South America.

Гимнот - это вид электрической рыбы, обитающей в Южной Америке.

Additional translations

гимнотовые

электрический угорь

Noun

/dʒɪmˈnəʊtəs/

/dʒɪmˈnoʊtəs/

Any fish of the genus Gymnotus, a group of electric knifefish in the family Gymnotidae, native to freshwater habitats of Central and South America.

While wading in the river, they spotted a gymnotus gliding silently through the weeds.

Proper noun

A genus of electric knifefish in the family Gymnotidae.

Gymnotus is noted for its members’ ability to generate weak electric fields used for navigation.