Hydrotarsus
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Hydrotarsus is a genus of beetle
in family Dytiscidae
. Many include it in Hydroporus
today.
Species
include:
Beetle
Coleoptera is an order of insects commonly called beetles. The word "coleoptera" is from the Greek , koleos, "sheath"; and , pteron, "wing", thus "sheathed wing". Coleoptera contains more species than any other order, constituting almost 25% of all known life-forms...
in family Dytiscidae
Dytiscidae
Dytiscidae – based on the Greek dytikos , "able to dive" – are the predaceous diving beetles, a family of water beetles. They are about 25 mm long on average, though there is much variation between species. Dytiscus latissimus, the largest, can grow up to 45 mm long...
. Many include it in Hydroporus
Hydroporus
Hydroporus is a genus of water beetle native to the Palearctic , the Nearctic, the Near East, and North Africa.-External links:*...
today.
Species
Species
In biology, a species is one of the basic units of biological classification and a taxonomic rank. A species is often defined as a group of organisms capable of interbreeding and producing fertile offspring. While in many cases this definition is adequate, more precise or differing measures are...
include:
- Hydrotarsus compunctusHydrotarsus compunctusHydrotarsus compunctus is a species of beetle in family Dytiscidae. It is endemic to Spain.-Source:* Foster, G. 1996. . Downloaded on 9 August 2007....
- Hydrotarsus pilosusHydrotarsus pilosusHydrotarsus pilosus is a species of beetle in family Dytiscidae. It is endemic to Spain.-Source:* Foster, G. 1996. . Downloaded on 9 August 2007....