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Corixa

Corixa

9.9
Small flat water insects like tiny boats that swim in ponds
  • noun
  • /kəˈrɪksə/
  • Specialized
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  • The Corixa species are often found in ponds and slow-moving streams.

Examples

  • Scientists identified several Corixa in the water sample during the survey.

  • The Corixa is often found in ponds.

  • Members of the genus Corixa are commonly known as water boatmen due to their swimming style.

  • Many Corixas inhabit shallow waters.

  • The Corixa swims gracefully through the water, using its oar-like legs to propel itself.

  • In the pond, we observed many Corixa darting among the lily pads.

  • Children love to catch Corixa with nets during summer activities by the lake.

Synonyms

water boatman
vsCorixa
7.4

A small water insect that swims with flat back legs and eats tiny animals

is a specific scientific genus within that group rather than the general insect
boat bug
vsCorixa
9.3

An insect that moves on water using paddle-like back legs to eat small animals

is a specific scientific genus in that broader insect group

Surface Forms

Corixa singular
Corixas plural

Etymology

The word Corixa is the scientific name for a group of small water insects and comes from an old word meaning 'bug'. So, the name helps you remember that a Corixa is a little 'water bug' or water boatman that swims across ponds.