Andesembiidae
- Pronunciation
- /an-des-EM-bee-i-id-ee/
- Category
- Taxonomy
- Singular
- Andesembiidae
- Plural
- Andesembiidae
Definition
A family of webspinners in the order Embioptera, named for their discovery in the Andes mountains.
Etymology
Named after the Andean mountains where they are found.
Example
The Andesembiidae are a rare family of webspinners found in the Andes Mountains of South America.