Family Gerrididae (Noun)
Meaning
An arthropod family that includes water striders.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The Gerridae family, also known as water striders, is a family of arthropods that includes over 700 species of insects.
- Water striders, members of the family Gerridae, are able to walk on water due to the surface tension of the water and the structure of their legs.
- The family Gerridae is a group of arthropods that are commonly found near water, where they feed on small insects and other invertebrates.
- The Gerridae family is characterized by their elongated bodies and long, slender legs, which allow them to move quickly and easily across the surface of the water.
- Insects in the family Gerridae are often referred to as "water striders" or "pond skaters" due to their ability to walk on the surface of the water.