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whirligig beetle

noun

Etymology

So called due to its behavior of spinning rapidly in place when alarmed, in a manner similar to a whirligig or spinning top.

Definitions

  1. Any of various water beetles of the family Gyrinidae that swim rapidly in circles when…

    Any of various water beetles of the family Gyrinidae that swim rapidly in circles when alarmed.

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