Archipsocidae

Pronunciation
/ar-kih-psoh-si-DEY/
Category
Taxonomy
Singular
Archipsocid
Plural
Archipsocidae

Definition

A family of barklice in the order Psocodea, commonly found on tree bark and foliage.

Etymology

From Greek 'archos' meaning 'beginning' or 'primitive', and 'psocida' meaning 'grater'.

Example

Archipsocids are often found on tree bark, feeding on algae and fungi.

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