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whirligig beetle

 

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Noun whirligig beetle has 1 sense
  1. whirligig beetle - aquatic beetle that circles rapidly on the water surface
    --1 is a kind of
    beetle
    --1 is a member of Gyrinidae, family Gyrinidae

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Whirligig Beetle

Description:

A whirligig beetle is a small aquatic insect belonging to the family Gyrinidae. Known for its distinctive spinning behavior on the water surface, the whirligig beetle is characterized by its shiny oval-shaped body and divided eyes that allow it to see both above and below the waterline.

Sample Sentences:

  • The whirligig beetle gracefully skated across the calm pond, creating mesmerizing patterns with its rapid spins.
  • Whirligig beetles prefer to inhabit slow-moving bodies of water such as ponds, lakes, and marshes.
  • The young science enthusiast carefully observed the whirligig beetle in its natural habitat, jotting down notes for her research.
  • While studying whirligig beetles, scientists have discovered their remarkable ability to detect prey using both vision and vibrations on the water surface.

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