Biology:Synthemistidae

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Short description: Family of dragonflies

Synthemistidae
Choristhemis flavoterminata 1.jpg
Choristhemis flavoterminata
Scientific classification e
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Odonata
Infraorder: Anisoptera
Family: Synthemistidae
Tillyard, 1911[1]
Genera

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The Synthemistidae are the family of dragonflies commonly known as tigertails, or sometimes called southern emeralds. This family is sometimes treated as a subfamily of Corduliidae.[2] This is an ancient dragonfly family, with some species occurring in Australia and New Guinea.[3] Most species are small in size and have narrow abdomens. Their nymphs are bottom dwellers, and resist droughts by burying themselves very deeply. Synthemistid dragonflies frequently prefer marshy areas, as well as fast-flowing streams. The family Synthemistidae is sometimes called Synthemidae.

Genera

The family Synthemistidae includes the following genera:[2][4]

See also

References

External links

Wikidata ☰ Q2033151 entry