Corydalidae
- noun
- /ˌkɔːrɪˈdælɪdeɪ/
- Specialized
- The larvae of Corydalidae are also known as hellgrammites and are used as fishing bait.
Examples
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Members of the Corydalidae family are commonly found near freshwater streams.
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Researchers discovered several new species within the Corydalidae during the expedition.
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Look at that large Corydalidae resting on the rock!
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The Corydalidae family includes species that are often found near freshwater.
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The larvae of Corydalidae can often be seen crawling in shallow waters near rivers.
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Biologists study the behavior of Corydalidae to understand their role in freshwater ecosystems.
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You can identify Corydalidae by their large size and distinctive wings when they emerge near streams.
Synonyms
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A large soft-bodied insect whose male has very long thin jaws and larvae that live in streams used for bait
Large insects that live in fresh water, like dobsonflies and fishflies
Large insect with a soft body and long jaws whose young live in water and are used as fishing bait
A large soft insect whose young live in water and are used as fishing bait
Compounds
- Specialized
Large insects that live in fresh water, like dobsonflies and fishflies
Surface Forms
Etymology
Corydalidae comes from the insect group name Corydalus plus the scientific ending -idae, which means 'family'. A helpful way to remember it is to think of Corydalidae as the 'Corydalus family' of large water insects, the dobsonflies you find near streams.