Corydalidae (Noun)
Meaning
Dobsons.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Dobsonflies belong to the family Corydalidae, which comprises aquatic insects known for their impressive size and distinct appearance.
- Entomologists recognize the family Corydalidae as a group of dobsonflies characterized by their long mandibles.
- The larvae of the family Corydalidae are commonly known as hellgrammites, and are often found in freshwater environments.
- Dobsonflies of the family Corydalidae often emerge from bodies of water at night to begin their terrestrial adult lives.
- Aquatic ecosystems rely on the family Corydalidae to serve as both predators and prey in the complex food chain.