Acerentomidae
- Pronunciation
- /AK-er-EN-toh-mi-de/
- Category
- Taxonomy
- Singular
- Acerentomidae
- Plural
- Acerentomidae
Definition
A family of proturan insects characterized by their distinctive, often brightly colored, antennae.
Etymology
Named after the genus *Acerentomon*, which is the type genus for the family.
Example
The Acerentomidae are a diverse family of proturans with species exhibiting a range of colors and antenna shapes.