Genus Nepa (Noun)
Meaning
Type genus of the Nepidae: typical elongate-oval water scorpions.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The genus Nepa is the type genus of the Nepidae family, which consists of typical elongate-oval water scorpions.
- Nepa cinerea is a species within the genus Nepa that can be found in various freshwater habitats.
- Entomologists study the genus Nepa to better understand the characteristics and behaviors of water scorpions.
- The genus Nepa is commonly found in aquatic environments with slow-moving or stagnant water.
- Research on the genus Nepa has provided valuable insights into the evolution and diversity of the Nepidae family.