释义 |
dy·tis·ci·dae \-səˌdē\ noun plural Usage: capitalized Etymology: New Latin, from Dytiscus, type genus + -idae : a family of predacious aquatic beetles of oval flattened form with filamentous antennae comprising the diving beetles, being notably voracious, and feeding on aquatic insects, worms, and even young fish — see water devil |