Meruidae

Pronunciation
/mer-YOU-id-ee/
Category
Taxonomy
Singular
Meruidae
Plural
Meruidae

Definition

A monotypic family of aquatic beetles in the suborder Adephaga.

Etymology

Named after the genus *Meru*, which is the type genus of the family.

Example

Meruidae is currently known from a single species, found in Venezuela.

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