1. Unclassified
An aquatic hemipterous insect of the genus Notonecta; -- so called from swimming on its back, which gives it the appearance of a little boat. Called also boat fly, boat insect, boatman, and water boatman.
2. Noun
carnivorous aquatic bug having paddle-like hind legs
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