corydalidae

Thân thiện

A scientist carefully observes a corydalidae specimen under a bright light.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A family of insects: "Corydalidae" is the scientific name for a family of large, winged insects, commonly known as dobsonflies or fishflies. The adults are characterized by their long, soft bodies and prominent mandibles, especially in males. The aquatic larvae are often called hellgrammites.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The order Megaloptera includes the family Corydalidae.
  • A biologist studied the life cycle of the Corydalidae.
  • The stream is a good habitat for Corydalidae larvae.

Advanced Usage

• In taxonomic contexts: The name is always capitalized and italicized in formal scientific writing to denote its status as a family name.
  • The specimen was classified under the family Corydalidae.

Variants and Related Words

• Dobsonfly (n): A common name for insects in the family Corydalidae, particularly those in the genus .
  • The male dobsonfly has impressive mandibles.
• Fishfly (n): A common name for some insects in the family Corydalidae, often used for species in the subfamily Chauliodinae.
  • A fishfly was attracted to the porch light.
• Hellgrammite (n): The aquatic larval stage of a dobsonfly (family Corydalidae).
  • Anglers use hellgrammites as bait.

Synonyms

• Dobsonflies: The most common vernacular term for members of this family.
• Fishflies: A common name for certain genera within the family.

Related Phrases

• Family Corydalidae: The full taxonomic designation.
  • The family Corydalidae is found near freshwater habitats worldwide.

Học thuật

Noun

1. dobsons

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Corydalidae
• family Corydalidae