Shore bugs

Pronunciation
/SHOR-bugs/
Category
Taxonomy
Singular
Shore bug
Plural
Shore bugs

Definition

Insects of the family Saldidae within the order Hemiptera, commonly found near shorelines and water bodies.

Etymology

From 'shore' indicating their habitat and 'bugs' denoting a general term for insects.

Example

Shore bugs are important predators in aquatic ecosystems, feeding on various small organisms.

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