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Gerrididae

Gerrididae

9.9
A family of small insects that walk on water surfaces like ponds
  • noun
  • /ˌɡɛrɪˈdaɪ/
  • Specialized
translation icon : familia Gerrididae
  • Members of the Gerrididae are also called water striders due to their unique locomotion on water.

Examples

  • The Gerrididae are well known for their ability to skate across the surface of ponds and streams.

  • The Gerrididae, commonly known as water striders, can be seen gliding across the surface of ponds during warm days.

  • Scientists have discovered over 750 species within the Gerrididae family worldwide.

  • The Gerrididae family includes fascinating insects.

  • The Gerrididae are known for their unique locomotion.

  • With their long legs, Gerrididae can effortlessly walk on water without sinking.

  • Researchers study the Gerrididae family to understand their unique adaptations for living on water surfaces.

Synonyms

family Gerrididae
vsGerrididae
  • Specialized
9.6

Insects that walk on the surface of water, like water striders

is the same concept but uses a shorter form without the rank word
family Gerridae
vsGerrididae
  • Specialized
8.3

A group of insects that walk on the surface of water

gives the more scientific classification including the insect order
Gerridae
vsGerrididae
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of insects that walk on the surface of water

focuses on the specific ability to walk on the water surface

Compounds

family Gerrididae
  • Specialized
9.6

Insects that walk on the surface of water, like water striders

Surface Forms

Gerrididae singular
Gerrididaes plural
Gerridae singular

Etymology

Gerrididae comes from the scientific name Gerris for water striders and the family ending -idae, which means 'family' in animal names. So think of it as the 'Gerris family' — the small insects that 'stride' or walk on water, which is why the name refers to water striders.