dytiscid

/ daɪ-; dɪˈtɪsɪd /

noun

1. any carnivorous aquatic beetle of the family Dytiscidae, having large flattened back legs used for swimming

adjective

1. of, relating to, or belonging to the Dytiscidae

Word History and Origins

Origin of dytiscid¹

C19: from New Latin Dytiscus genus name, changed from Greek dutikos able to dive, from duein to dive

Example Sentences

The Gyrinid, which come very near to the Dytiscid, like water which is clear and a little agitated.

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