Blaberidae
- Pronunciation
- /BLAY-ber-ID-ee/
- Category
- Taxonomy
- Singular
- Blaberid
- Plural
- Blaberidae
Definition
A family of cockroaches belonging to the order Blattodea, known for their large size and varied habitats.
Etymology
From Latin *blabera*, meaning 'a noisy insect'.
Example
The Blaberidae family includes species like the giant cave cockroach, _Blaberus giganteus_.