Predaceous diving beetles

Pronunciation
/PRED-ay-see-us DIV-ing BEE-tuhls/
Category
Taxonomy
Singular
Predaceous diving beetle
Plural
Predaceous diving beetles

Definition

Aquatic beetles belonging to various genera, including *Dytiscus*, of the family Dytiscidae, known for their predatory behavior.

Etymology

From Latin 'praeda', meaning 'prey' and 'diving' referring to their aquatic habitat.

Example

Predaceous diving beetles are efficient predators, catching prey such as small fish, tadpoles, and other aquatic insects.

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