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family belostomatidae

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun family belostomatidae has 1 sense
  1. Belostomatidae, family Belostomatidae - water bugs
    --1 is a kind of arthropod family
    --1 is a member of Heteroptera, suborder Heteroptera
    --1 has members: giant water bug

Definitions from the Web

family belostomatidae

Description:

The family Belostomatidae refers to a group of insects commonly known as giant water bugs. Belonging to the order Hemiptera, these aquatic insects are characterized by their large size, predatory nature, and unique adaptations for living in and around freshwater habitats.

Senses:

Sense 1:

Noun - Refers to the taxonomic family Belostomatidae, which includes various species of giant water bugs.

Example: The family Belostomatidae is known for its diverse range of giant water bugs.

Sense 2:

Noun - Can also refer to a specific species of giant water bug within the family Belostomatidae.

Example: The Belostomatidae is a formidable predator with its piercing-sucking mouthparts.

Usages:

Usage 1:

Popular: In popular usage, the term "family Belostomatidae" is often used to refer to any large water bug encountered in freshwater bodies.

Example: While swimming in the lake, I spotted a family Belostomatidae crawling on the water surface.

Usage 2:

Local: In some local regions, the family Belostomatidae may be referred to by specific colloquial names.

Example: In this area, we call the family Belostomatidae "toe-biters" due to their painful bites.

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