Halopsychidae

/ˌhæloʊsaɪˈkɪdeɪ/ noun

Definition

A family of aquatic insects (caddisflies) that have adapted to live in salty and brackish water environments.

Etymology

From 'halopsyche' + '-idae' (family suffix in biological taxonomy). This names the taxonomic family containing salt-loving caddisflies.

Kelly Says

Halopsychidae represents one of nature's extreme comebacks—caddisflies originally evolved in freshwater, but this family returned to salty waters, completely rewriting their physiology!

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