Bibionomorpha

Pronunciation
/bi-bee-on-o-mor-fa/
Category
Taxonomy
Singular
Bibionomorph
Plural
Bibionomorphs

Definition

A suborder of insects within the order Diptera, characterized by flies with distinctive wing venation, which include families like Bibionidae (march flies) and Mycetophilidae (fungus gnats).

Etymology

From Greek 'bibion', meaning 'a small black thing'.

Example

The Bibionomorpha are often found in damp environments, such as marshes and streams.

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