Alienicolae
- Pronunciation
- /al-ee-en-i-ko-lay/
- Category
- Taxonomy
- Singular
- Alienicola
- Plural
- Alienicolae
Definition
A subgeneric name used within the family Acrididae, typically referring to certain types of grasshoppers with specific habitation traits.
Etymology
From Latin 'alienus', meaning 'foreign' or 'other', and 'icolae', meaning 'dweller'.
Example
Alienicolae are often found in ecosystems that provide abundant plant cover.
Related Terms
Usage Notes
Not to be confused with other subgroups within Acrididae.