Baetidae
- Pronunciation
- /bee-TID-ee/
- Category
- Taxonomy
- Singular
- Baetis
- Plural
- Baetidae
Definition
A family of mayflies, commonly known as small minnow mayflies.
Etymology
Named after the genus Baetis, which was first described by Johan Christian Fabricius in 1793.
Example
The Baetidae are a diverse family of mayflies found in streams and rivers worldwide.