family nepidae
Definition
Noun: - Family Nepidae: A taxonomic family of aquatic insects within the order Hemiptera (true bugs), commonly known as water scorpions. They are characterized by a long, slender breathing tube at the end of their abdomen and raptorial front legs adapted for catching prey.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The pond's ecosystem includes members of the family Nepidae, which are important predators.
- Under the microscope, the student identified the insect as belonging to the family Nepidae due to its distinctive breathing siphon.
Advanced Usage
- In taxonomic context: Used in scientific literature to classify and describe a specific group of insects.
- The phylogenetic study focused on the evolutionary relationships within the family Nepidae.
Variants and Related Words
- Nepidae: The standard form of the family name.
- Water scorpion: The common name for insects in this family.
- Genus Nepa: A type genus within the family Nepidae, often used to represent typical characteristics.
- Genus Ranatra: Another genus within the family, known for its exceptionally stick-like appearance.
Synonyms
- Water scorpions: The common name for the family.
- Needle bugs: A less common colloquial name, particularly for the genus .
Related Terms (Not Phrasal Verbs)
- Aquatic predator: Describes the ecological role of these insects.
- Respiratory siphon: Refers to the key anatomical feature (the long breathing tube) of this family.
Noun
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water scorpions
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