Gyrinidae (Noun)
Meaning
Whirligig beetles.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The Gyrinidae, also known as whirligig beetles, are a family of water-beetles that skitter across the surface of ponds and lakes with remarkable speed and agility.
- In North America alone, there are over 700 species of Gyrinidae, representing nearly half of all known species worldwide.
- Some species of Gyrinidae are specialized to live in the fast-moving waters of streams and rivers, while others prefer the still waters of ponds and lakes.
- Whirligig beetles of the family Gyrinidae are predators that feed on small aquatic animals and plants, and are themselves an important food source for fish and other aquatic animals.
- Entomologists have long been fascinated by the unique adaptations of Gyrinidae, such as their impressive swimming abilities and distinctive oval-shaped bodies.