Corydalis
- noun
- /ˈkɔːrɪˌdælɪs/
- Specialized
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Corydalis
- The larvae of Corydalis are commonly called hellgrammites and are used as fishing bait.
Examples
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Entomologists studied the habitat of several Corydalis species along the riverbank.
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Adult Corydalis insects are often attracted to lights at night.
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The Corydalis is often found near freshwater lakes.
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Have you ever seen a Corydalis in the wild?
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Adult Corydalis insects have large bodies and are often found near freshwater sources.
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Entomologists observed various Corydalis insects during their research on aquatic ecosystems.
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The larvae of Corydalis, known as hellgrammites, thrive in clean, flowing water.
Compounds
A climbing yearly vine with divided leaves and clusters of yellow and pink flowers
- Specialized
A climbing annual with divided leaves and clusters of yellow and pink flowers found in parts of Europe
- Specialized
A small wild plant with loose groups of pink flowers tipped with yellow
Surface Forms
Etymology
Corydalis comes from an old Greek word korydalis meaning 'lark'. A helpful way to remember the insect sense is to imagine their long bodies or jaws like a bird's 'beak', which is why the same name was used for these large, river insects.
