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PRONUNCIATION OF MUDSKIPPER

mudskipper  [ˈmʌdˌskɪpə] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF MUDSKIPPER

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Mudskipper is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES MUDSKIPPER MEAN IN ENGLISH?

mudskipper

Mudskipper

Mudskippers are members of the subfamily Oxudercinae, within the family Gobiidae. They are completely amphibious fish, fish that can use their pectoral fins to walk on land. Being amphibious, they are uniquely adapted to intertidal habitats, unlike most fish in such habitats which survive the retreat of the tide by hiding under wet seaweed or in tidal pools. Mudskippers are quite active when out of water, feeding and interacting with one another, for example to defend their territories. They are found in tropical, subtropical and temperate regions, including the Indo-Pacific and the Atlantic coast of Africa.

Definition of mudskipper in the English dictionary

The definition of mudskipper in the dictionary is any of various gobies of the genus Periophthalmus and related genera that occur in tropical coastal regions of Africa and Asia and can move on land by means of their strong pectoral fins.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH MUDSKIPPER


clipper
ˈklɪpə
draper
ˈdreɪpə
hyper
ˈhaɪpə
kipper
ˈkɪpə
newspaper
ˈnjuːzˌpeɪpə
paper
ˈpeɪpə
piper
ˈpaɪpə
ripper
ˈrɪpə
skipper
ˈskɪpə
skyscraper
ˈskaɪˌskreɪpə
slipper
ˈslɪpə
sniper
ˈsnaɪpə
stripper
ˈstrɪpə
taper
ˈteɪpə
vapor
ˈveɪpə
viper
ˈvaɪpə
wallpaper
ˈwɔːlˌpeɪpə
wiper
ˈwaɪpə
worshipper
ˈwɜːʃɪpə
zipper
ˈzɪpə

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE MUDSKIPPER

mudge
mudguard
mudhole
mudhook
mudir
mudiria
mudlark
mudlogger
mudlogging
mudpack
mudra
mudrock
mudroom
mudscow
mudsill
mudslide
mudslinger
mudslinging
mudstone
mudwort

WORDS THAT END LIKE MUDSKIPPER

big dipper
chipper
day tripper
dipper
dripper
flipper
glass slipper
gripper
hipper
Jack the Ripper
lady´s-slipper
Little Dipper
nipper
paint stripper
pepper
shipper
sipper
the Little Dipper
tipper
tripper
whipper

Synonyms and antonyms of mudskipper in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «mudskipper» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF MUDSKIPPER

Find out the translation of mudskipper to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of mudskipper from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «mudskipper» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

弹涂鱼
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

mudskipper
570 millions of speakers

English

mudskipper
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

mudskipper
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

mudskipper
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Mudskipper
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

mudskipper
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

mudskipper
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

mudskipper
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Mudskipper
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Schlammspringer
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

トビハゼ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

mudskipper
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Mudskipper
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

mudskipper
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

mudskipper
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

मूडस्कीटर
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

çamur zıpzıpı
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

mudskipper
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Mudskipper
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Mudskipper
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

mudskipper
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

mudskipper
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

mudskipper
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

mudskipper
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

mudskipper
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of mudskipper

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «MUDSKIPPER»

The term «mudskipper» is regularly used and occupies the 91.739 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «MUDSKIPPER» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about mudskipper

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «MUDSKIPPER»

Discover the use of mudskipper in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to mudskipper and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
The Mudskipper Cup
Now a teenager, his desire for her has consumed his being. Can he win her heart? And can he defeat the cheating bullies that will do all in their power to steal her heart and win the prestigious Mudskipper Cup?
C. R. Cummings, 2012
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Extraordinary Animals: An Encyclopedia of Curious and ...
Giant Mudskipper—A giant mudskipper hauls out on the exposed root of a mangrove tree. (Mike Shanahan) are the mudskippers, and the giant mudskipper is one of the largest species. In the sheltered lagoons and bays of the Indo- Pacific, silt, ...
Ross Piper, 2007
3
Air-Breathing Fishes: Evolution, Diversity, and Adaptation
Characters 24 (truly amphibious behavior), 25 (dorsal fins separated), and 26 ( dermal eye cups) are specializations for life on land and separate the four mudskipper genera (Periophthalmus, Periophthalmodon, Boleophthalmus, and ...
Jeffrey B. Graham, 1997
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Aquatic Life of the World: Mangrove-Ocean history
Name Mudskipper (Periophthalmus chrysospilos) Distinctive features Large head and protruding eyes; pectoral fins used for moving on land; two dorsal fins Habitat Brackish water in estuaries, swamps, and mudflats Food Insects, spiders, and ...
‎2001
5
Rain Forests of the World
Six different species of mudskipper live in the mangrove swamps, estuaries, and mudflats of the Tropics and subtropics from the coasts of Africa to Australia and the Pacific Ocean. The largest mudskippers grow up to 12 inches (30 cm) long.
Marshall Cavendish Corporation, 2002
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Encyclopedia of the Aquatic World: Starfish
BODDART'S MUDSKIPPER INDIAN OCEAN SLENDER MUDSKIPPER GIANT MUDSKIPPER NEW GUINEA SLENDER MUDSKIPPER MUDSKIPPER COMMON GOBY SAILFIN SHRIMP GOBY MARBLED SLEEPER BLIND CAVE GUDGEON ...
Marshall Cavendish Corporation, 2004
7
Mudskipper and the Water
Mudskipper is very tired. What will happen to him when the tide goes out and he is still asleep?
Kris Bonnell, 2006
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Fish Physiology: The Physiology of Tropical Fishes: The ...
J. Comp. Physiol. B. 171, 357–367. Ip, Y. K., Chew, S. F., Lim, A. L. L., and Low, W. P. (1990). The mudskipper. In ''Essays in Zoology, Papers Commemorating the 40th Anniversary of Department of Zoology'' (Chou, L. M., and Ng, P. K. L., Eds.) ...
Adalberto Luis Val, Vera Maria Fonseca de Almeida e Val, David J. Randall, 2005
9
The Mudskipper
Do you know what a mudskipper is? It is a fish that can go on land and in the water!
Kris Bonnell, 2006
10
Gobiidae: Goby, Mudskipper, Elacatinus, Black-Ray Goby, ...
Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online.
LLC Books, Books Group, 2010

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «MUDSKIPPER»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term mudskipper is used in the context of the following news items.
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Rare photos of 1920s Sabah in 'Spirit Of Borneo: Martin & Osa …
Mudskipper fish that walk on land and great apes with the strength of several men.... In 1921, moviegoers in the US were awestruck by the ... «The Star Online, Apr 15»
2
Fish slurps up prey with watery 'tongue'
Mudskipper fish (Periophthalmus barbarus; pictured) use water bubbles as a 'tongue' to feed on land. The finding hints at how other animals ... «Nature.com, Mar 15»
3
Fish Feeds on Land with a 'Water Tongue'
However, much remains unknown about how tetrapod hyoids and tongues evolved. [See Video of Mudskipper Eating With 'Water Tongue'] ... «Discovery News, Mar 15»
4
Mudskippers Create Artificial Tongues Made of Water
We all know they can crawl like a dog without scraping their knees, but researchers have now learned mudskippers are able to attack prey on ... «io9, Mar 15»
5
Weird 'Water Tongue' Lets Fish Feed on Land
However, much remains unknown about how tetrapod hyoids and tongues evolved. [See Video of Mudskipper Eating With 'Water Tongue'] ... «Live Science, Mar 15»
6
Fish Uses "Water Tongue" to Grab Prey on Land
The mudskipper moves various bones to produce its on-land suction — and these facial contortions are different from those used by ... «Scientific American, Mar 15»
7
Mudskipper fish takes a gulp of water to swallow food on land
While scientists have theories about how fish first crawled onto land and breathed air, it's a mystery as to how vertebrates evolved tongues ... «Daily Mail, Mar 15»
8
Fish uses 'water tongue' to grab prey on land
As the mudskipper's jaws envelop the target, the fish uses its water to manipulate the food. “First it spews out the water, then very rapidly… it's ... «Nature.com, Mar 15»
9
Lexus NX200t: Australian Hands-On
It's no mudskipper, but the car doesn't feel like a liability offroad — a lot of that comes from the limited-slip diff on the front wheels, and a smart ... «Gizmodo Australia, Feb 15»
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Get closer to nature at the Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve
... near the Visitor Centre, has an obstacle course for children, allowing them to experience what it feels like to be a crab or a mudskipper in the ... «The Straits Times, Dec 14»

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