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.

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