amphizoidae
|am-phi-zo-i-de|
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/ˌæmfɪˈzoɪdiː/
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/ˌæmfɪˈzɔɪdiː/
semi-aquatic beetle family
Etymology
Etymology Information
'amphizoidae' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'amphizoos,' where 'amphi-' meant 'both' and 'zoos' meant 'animal.'
Historical Evolution
'amphizoos' transformed into the scientific classification 'amphizoidae' in modern taxonomy.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to animals living both on land and in water, but now it specifically refers to a family of beetles.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a family of beetles known as the 'trout-stream beetles,' which are semi-aquatic and found in North America.
The amphizoidae are often found in cold, fast-flowing streams.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/07/23 08:06