family corydalidae
Definition
- Noun:
- A family of insects: "family Corydalidae" refers to a taxonomic family within the order Megaloptera, commonly known as dobsonflies and fishflies. These are large, primitive insects whose aquatic larvae are often called hellgrammites.
Usage Notes
- The term "family Corydalidae" is used in formal, scientific contexts such as entomology, biology, and taxonomy. It is a proper noun referring to a specific biological classification.
- In everyday language, the common names "dobsonflies" or "fishflies" are typically used instead.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- The larvae of the family Corydalidae are important predators in freshwater ecosystems.
- An entomologist specialized in studying the family Corydalidae.
Advanced Usage
- In taxonomic hierarchy: The term is used to specify a rank below "order" (Megaloptera) and above "genus" (e.g., ).
- The classification places this species firmly within the family Corydalidae.
Variants and Related Words
- Corydalidae: The same term without "family" is often used interchangeably in scientific writing.
- Dobsonfly: The common name for insects in the genus , which belongs to this family.
- Fishfly: The common name for insects in the subfamily Chauliodinae, which belongs to the family Corydalidae.
- Hellgrammite: The common name for the aquatic larval stage of dobsonflies.
Synonyms
- Dobsonflies (common name for a major group within the family)
- Fishflies (common name for a subfamily within Corydalidae)
Related Phrases
- Member of Corydalidae: Used to describe an organism belonging to this family.
- This specimen is a member of Corydalidae.
Noun
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dobsons
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