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Gyrinidae

Gyrinidae

9.9
A family of small water beetles that swim quickly in circles on pond surfaces
  • noun
  • /ˌɡɪrɪˈniːdeɪ/
  • Specialized
translation icon : Gyrinidae
  • Whirligig beetles (Family Gyrinidae).

Examples

  • The Gyrinidae family, known as whirligig beetles, showcases fascinating behaviors as they dart around in the sunlight.

  • The Gyrinidae are easily recognized by their unique ability to swim in rapid circles on the surface of the water.

  • During our nature walk, we observed several Gyrinidae gliding gracefully across the pond.

Synonyms

family Gyrinidae
vsGyrinidae
  • Specialized
9.5

A group of beetles that swim quickly in circles on the water surface

is written in the scientific name form instead

Compounds

family Gyrinidae
  • Specialized
9.5

A group of beetles that swim quickly in circles on the water surface

Surface Forms

Gyrinidae singular
Gyrinidae plural

Etymology

Gyrinidae comes from a Greek root gyr- meaning 'circle' or 'turn', the same root you see in gyrate. That's why Gyrinidae are called whirligig beetles: they swim quickly in circles on the water.