Synthemistidae

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Synthemistidae
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Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Odonata
Infraorder: Anisoptera
Superfamily: Libelluloidea
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 part of the superfamily Libelluloidea. [2] [3]

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Synthemistidae is an ancient dragonfly family, with some species occurring in Australia and New Guinea. [4] 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. [5]

Genera

The family Synthemistidae includes the following genera: [2] [6]

See also

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References

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  2. 1 2 "Family Synthemistidae". Australian Faunal Directory . Australian Biological Resources Study. 2022. Retrieved 1 September 2024.
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  4. "Synthemistidae - Tigertail Dragonflies". Brisbane Insects and Spiders. May 2013.
  5. "Synthemidae". encyclopedia.com. Oxford University Press. 2019. Retrieved 1 September 2024.
  6. Paulson, D.; Schorr, M.; Abbott, J.; Bota-Sierra, C.; Deliry, C.; Dijkstra, K.-D.; Lozano, F. (2023). "World Odonata List". OdonataCentral, University of Alabama . Retrieved 14 Mar 2023.