HyperDic: backswimmer

English > 1 sense of the word backswimmer:
NOUNanimalbackswimmer, Notonecta undulatapredaceous aquatic insect that swims on its back and may inflict painful bites
English > backswimmer: 1 sense > noun 1, animal
Meaningpredaceous aquatic insect that swims on its back and may inflict painful bites.
SynonymNotonecta undulata
Member ofNotonecta, genus Notonectatype genus of the Notonectidae
Broaderhemipterous insect, bug, hemipteran, hemipteroninsects with sucking mouthparts and forewings thickened and leathery at the base

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