Copelatus facts for kids
Quick facts for kids CopelatusTemporal range: Eocene – present
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Copelatus
Erichson, 1832
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Copelatus is a large group, called a genus, of small diving beetles. These amazing insects are found all over the world. However, you'll find the most different kinds in warm, tropical places like South America, Africa, and Southeast Asia. There are about 470 known species (or types) of Copelatus beetles!
Understanding Copelatus Beetles
What is a Genus?
In biology, a genus is a way to group living things that are very similar. Think of it like a family name for animals or plants. All the species within the Copelatus genus share many common features.
How Copelatus is Organized
The Copelatus genus is quite big. Because there are so many different types, scientists divide it into smaller groups called subgenera. It's like having different branches on a family tree. Some of these subgenera are so unique that scientists sometimes consider them as their own separate genera.
There are also other smaller groups of diving beetles that are closely related to Copelatus. These include genera like Lacconectus and Aglymbus. Studying these relationships helps scientists understand how different beetles evolved over time.
See also
In Spanish: Copelatus para niños
