whirligig beetle

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What does whirligig beetle mean?

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

Where does whirligig beetle come from?

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

How to pronounce whirligig beetle

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