Definitions

1. noun

A suborder of aquatic and terrestrial predatory beetles, especially the family Dytiscidae and family Gyrinidae.

“The research focused on the unique characteristics of the adephaga family in aquatic ecosystems.”

2. adjective

Relating to or characteristic of adephaga.

“The adephaga larvae were found in the freshwater river.”

3. noun (biology)

A group of aquatic and terrestrial predatory beetles.

“The adephaga order is a part of the Coleoptera class.”