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  1. Dytiscidae, family Dytiscidaenoun

    water beetles

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  1. Dytiscidae

    The Dytiscidae – based on the Greek dytikos (δυτικός), "able to dive" – are the predaceous diving beetles, a family of water beetles. They occur in virtually any freshwater habitat around the world, but a few species live among leaf litter. The adults of most are between 1 and 2.5 cm (0.4–1.0 in) long, though much variation is seen between species. The European Dytiscus latissimus and Brazilian Megadytes ducalis are the largest, reaching up to 4.5 cm (1.8 in) and 4.75 cm (1.9 in) respectively. In contrast, the smallest is likely the Australian Limbodessus atypicali of subterranean waters, which only is about 0.9 mm (0.035 in) long. Most are dark brown, blackish, or dark olive in color with golden highlights in some subfamilies. The larvae are commonly known as water tigers due to their voracious appetite. They have short, but sharp mandibles and immediately upon biting, they deliver digestive enzymes into prey to suck their liquefied remains. The family includes more than 4,000 described species in numerous genera.

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  1. dytiscidae

    Dytiscidae is a family of beetles, commonly known as diving beetles, water beetles or predaceous diving beetles. They are characterized by their smooth, oval shape and flattened body, which allows them to swim underwater. Most species are known for their strong jaws and their ability to capture and consume a variety of prey, including small fish and tadpoles. These beetles are found in freshwater habitats all over the world, with more than 4,000 species described globally.

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  1. Dytiscidae

    Dytiscidae – based on the Greek dytikos, "able to dive" – are the predaceous diving beetles, a family of water beetles. They are about 25 mm long on average, though there is much variation between species. Dytiscus latissimus, the largest, can grow up to 45 mm long. Most are dark brown, blackish or dark olive in color with golden highlights in some subfamilies. They have short, but sharp mandibles. Immediately upon biting they deliver digestive enzymes. The larvae are commonly known as water tigers. The family has not been comprehensively cataloged since 1920, but is estimated to include about 4,000 species in over 160 genera.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of DYTISCIDAE in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of DYTISCIDAE in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

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