Water treader
- Pronunciation
- /WATER-tred-er/
- Category
- Taxonomy
- Singular
- Water treader
- Plural
- Water treaders
Definition
A common name for members of the family Mesoveliidae, a group of aquatic Hemiptera bugs.
Etymology
From the Latin words 'aqua' meaning water and 'tread' meaning to walk, referring to their movement on water surfaces.
Example
Water treaders are often found in shallow freshwater habitats.
Related Terms
- Mesoveliidae
- Hemiptera
- Aquatic insects
- Water bugs
Usage Notes
Water treaders are generally small and have a distinctive flat, streamlined body shape.