Dytiscidae (Noun)
Meaning
Water beetles.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Dytiscidae is a family of water beetles that are also known as predaceous diving beetles due to their ability to dive and catch prey underwater.
- The Dytiscidae family is one of the largest families of water beetles, with over 4,000 known species worldwide.
- Diving beetles of the Dytiscidae family are generally characterized by their oval-shaped bodies and hard outer shells.
- In the Dytiscidae family, some species of water beetles can grow up to 45 millimeters in length, making them one of the larger aquatic insects.
- Some species of Dytiscidae are able to store air in specialized structures on their bodies, allowing them to stay underwater for extended periods of time.