Aepophilus

Pronunciation
/AY-po-FIL-us/
Category
Taxonomy
Singular
Aepophilus
Plural
Aepophili

Definition

A genus of bugs in the family Aepophilidae, known as intertidal bugs which are found in coastal environments.

Etymology

Greek 'aepos', meaning 'away from', and 'philus', meaning 'lover'.

Example

Aepophilus bonnairei is the most well-known species in the genus Aepophilus.

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