Apachyidae

Pronunciation
/ah-pa-KY-id-ee/
Category
Taxonomy
Singular
Apachyidae
Plural
Apachyidae

Definition

A family of cockroaches commonly found in tropical regions.

Etymology

The name comes from the Greek words 'apachys' meaning 'thick' and 'idae' a suffix used in taxonomy to denote a family.

Example

Apachyidae cockroaches are known for their robustness and adaptability to tropical environments.

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