Chironomus (Noun)
Meaning
Type genus of the Chironomidae.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Midges belonging to the genus Chironomus are known to be major components of freshwater ecosystems.
- Chironomus larvae have been widely used as bioindicators for assessing the quality of aquatic environments.
- Chironomus salinarius is a species within this genus that exhibits remarkable physiological adaptations to survive high salinity.
- Entomologists study Chironomus adults to better understand the mating behaviors and territorial defense strategies of Chironomidae.
- Researchers use cultured Chironomus riparius as model organisms to study genomic responses to environmental pollutants.