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corixidae

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun corixidae has 1 sense
  1. Corixidae, family Corixidae - water bugs
    --1 is a kind of arthropod family
    --1 is a member of Heteroptera, suborder Heteroptera
    --1 has members: Corixa, genus Corixa

Definitions from the Web

Corixidae

Definition:

Corixidae refers to a family of aquatic insects commonly known as water boatmen or backswimmers. They belong to the order Hemiptera and are characterized by their adapted hindlegs for swimming.

Senses:

Sense 1:

Noun: Refers to a family of aquatic insects known as water boatmen and backswimmers, belonging to the order Hemiptera.

Usages:

Usage 1:

Popular: Water boatmen are commonly found in ponds, lakes, and slow-moving streams.

Example Sentence: I saw a group of water boatmen gliding effortlessly on the calm surface of the lake.

Usage 2:

Local: Backswimmers are frequently found in the local creeks and marshlands of this region.

Example Sentence: Be cautious while swimming in the local creek as backswimmers can deliver painful bites.

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