gyrinidae

• Gyrinidae ist der wissenschaftliche Name der Familie der Taumelkäfer, auch Kreiselkäfer genannt. Diese aquatischen Käfer fallen durch ihre Fähigkeit auf, sehr schnell in Kreisen auf der Wasseroberfläche zu schwimmen, wobei ihre zu kurzen Stummelfühlern umgebildeten Fühler als Gleichgewichtsorgan dienen.

A scientific noun referring to a family of aquatic beetles commonly known as whirligig beetles, characterized by their habit of swimming in rapid circles on the water's surface.

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1. Whirligig beetlesC2formalscientific

   A family of aquatic beetles known for their habit of swimming in rapid, circular patterns on the water's surface.

   Taumelkäfer

   • Gyrinidae are often seen in groups on the surface of ponds.
   • The compound eyes of Gyrinidae are divided to see both above and below water.
   • These beetles, known as whirligigs, are a common sight in still freshwater habitats.