Annulipalpia

Pronunciation
/an-noo-li-PAL-pee-ah/
Category
Taxonomy
Singular
Annulipalpia
Plural
Annulipalpia

Definition

A suborder of caddisflies (order Trichoptera) characterized by the larvae constructing fixed retreats or shelters and having segmented palps.

Etymology

From Latin 'annulatus', meaning 'ringed' or 'segmented', and 'palpia', meaning 'palps'.

Example

Annulipalpia includes various types of caddisflies whose larvae build intricate cases or nets.

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