Blattellidae
- Pronunciation
- /BLAT-el-lid-ee/
- Category
- Taxonomy
- Singular
- Blattellid
- Plural
- Blattellidae
Definition
A family of cockroaches commonly found in various parts of the world, includes species known as the German cockroach.
Etymology
From the Latin word *blatta*, meaning 'cockroach', and the diminutive suffix *-ellidae*.
Example
The Blattellidae family includes species like *Blattella germanica* (the German cockroach).