Backswimmer (Noun)
Meaning
Predaceous aquatic insect that swims on its back and may inflict painful bites.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Some people mistake backswimmers for water striders due to their similarities in appearance but distinct characteristics set them apart.
- Backswimmers belong to a group of predaceous aquatic insects known as true bugs or Hemiptera.
- In aquatic environments, the backswimmer injects a digestive enzyme into its victims, liquefying their internal organs.
- The backswimmer is characterized by a flat, oval-shaped body and three long, thin swimming appendages.
- If handled improperly, the aggressive backswimmer can inflict painful bites to humans.