Acanthosomatidae

Pronunciation
/ak-an-tho-so-MAT-id-ee/
Category
Taxonomy
Singular
Acanthosomatidae
Plural
Acanthosomatidae

Definition

A family of shield bugs (Hemiptera) often characterized by elongate, sometimes spiny bodies and a distinctive shield-like shape.

Etymology

From Greek 'akanthos', meaning 'thorn' or 'spine', and 'soma', meaning 'body'.

Example

The Acanthosomatidae are often found in tropical regions.

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