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darter

/ˈdɑːrtər/ /ˈdɑːrɾər/

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noun

One who darts, or who throws darts; that which darts.

Examples :

"The dragonfly, a quick darter, zipped across the pond. "

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noun

Any member of the family Anhingidae, waterbirds with long necks.

Examples :

"While kayaking on the lake, we spotted a darter perched on a branch, drying its wings after diving for fish. "

bird animal biology nature

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noun

Any of various darting freshwater fish of the family Percidae, that are usually small and brightly coloured and are native to North America.

Examples :

"While hiking by the creek, we saw a brightly colored darter quickly swim away from under a rock. "

fish animal biology nature

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noun

Any of the similar South American (and Panamanian) freshwater fish in the characin family Crenuchidae

Examples :

"In the pet store, I saw a tank filled with small, colorful fish, and the owner explained that several of them were a type of darter native to South America. "

fish animal biology organism

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noun

Any of the dragonflies in the genus Sympetrum

Examples :

"While walking by the pond, I saw a bright red darter resting on a cattail. "

insect animal nature

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Any of various hesperiid butterflies of the genera Arrhenes and Telicota.

Examples :

"While walking through the butterfly garden, I noticed a small, orange darter flitting rapidly among the flowers. "

insect animal biology nature