dytiscidae

• Famille de coléoptères aquatiques, communément appelés dytiques ou plongeurs.

A family of aquatic beetles, commonly known as water beetles.

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1. Family of water beetlesC1formalscientific

   A family of aquatic beetles commonly known as diving beetles or predaceous diving beetles, found in freshwater habitats worldwide.

   Dytiscidés

   • The Dytiscidae family includes over 4,000 species across the globe.
   • Many Dytiscidae are strong swimmers due to their streamlined bodies.
   • Researchers observed Dytiscidae larvae preying on small fish.
   • Some Dytiscidae species can stay underwater for long periods by trapping air under their wing cases.