Caelifera
- Pronunciation
- /SEE-lif-er-uh/
- Category
- Taxonomy
- Singular
- Caelifera
- Plural
- Caelifera
Definition
A suborder of grasshoppers, characterized by their enlarged hind legs and often short antennae. They are typically diurnal and phytophagous.
Etymology
From Greek 'kaulos', meaning 'stalk', and 'fera', meaning 'bearing'.
Example
Caelifera are often found in grasslands and meadows.
Related Terms
Usage Notes
Caelifera is a suborder of the order Orthoptera, which also includes crickets and katydids.