corixidae

/kɔːrɪksɪˈdeɪd/

Definitions

1. noun

A family of aquatic insects in the order Hemiptera, commonly known as water striders or pond skaters.

“The biologist studied the corixidae species in the laboratory.”

Synonyms

  • Hemiptera
  • pond skaters
  • water striders

Antonyms

  • land-dwelling insects
  • terrestrial insects