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Corydalus

Corydalus

9.9
A group of large insects that live in water, like dobsonflies
  • noun
  • /ˈkɔrɪˌdæləs/
  • Specialized
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  • The larvae of Corydalus are known as hellgrammites, an important bait for fishing.

Examples

  • Adult Corydalus are notable for their large size and impressive mandibles.

  • Researchers discovered a new species within the genus Corydalus in South America.

  • The Corydalus species is known for its impressive size.

  • Have you ever seen a Corydalus in the wild?

  • The larvae of Corydalus are often used as live bait by anglers due to their size and movement.

  • In several ecosystems, Corydalus play a crucial role in the aquatic food chain as both predator and prey.

  • You can recognize a mature Corydalus by its elongated body and distinctive large mandibles.

Synonyms

dobsonfly
vsCorydalus
  • Specialized
9.9

A large soft-bodied insect whose male has very long thin jaws and larvae that live in streams used for bait

is the scientific genus name used in taxonomy rather than the common name
dobson fly
vsCorydalus
  • Specialized
9.9

Large insect with a soft body and long jaws whose young live in water and are used as fishing bait

is the scientific genus name rather than the two word common name

Compounds

Corydalus cornutus
  • Specialized
9.9

A large North American insect whose young live in water and are used as fish bait

Surface Forms

Corydalus singular
Corydali plural

Etymology

The word Corydalus comes from the Greek word korydalos that means 'lark'. A helpful way to remember it is to picture a large dobsonfly with long, showy jaws and a bird-like head, so the name fits this group of big water insects called dobsonflies.