Aciliini
Aciliini
Classification
- Phylum: Arthropoda
- Subphylum: Hexapoda
- Class: Insecta
- Order: Coleoptera
- Suborder: Adephaga
- Family: Dytiscidae
- Subfamily: Dytiscinae
- Tribe: Aciliini
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Aciliini: /ˌækɪˈlaɪˌɪnaɪ/
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Summary
Aciliini is a tribe of predaceous diving beetles within the family Dytiscidae, comprising 7 genera and at least 69 described extant species, along with 5 fossil species.
Diet
Predaceous; typically feeding on smaller aquatic organisms.
Ecosystem Role
As predatory beetles, Aciliini contribute to the regulation of aquatic insect populations.
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Tags
- Aciliini
- Dytiscidae
- Coleoptera
- predaceous diving beetles