amphizoidae

/æmˌfɪzoʊˈɪdiː/

Definitions

1. noun

A family of aquatic, air-breathing insects that are closely related to beetles.

“The amphizoidae found in the river are an endangered species.”

Synonyms

  • air-breathing beetles
  • aquatic insects

Antonyms

  • non-aquatic beetles
  • terrestrial insects