Calipharixenidae

Pronunciation
/kal-i-far-IX-en-id-ee/
Category
Taxonomy
Singular
Calipharixenidae
Plural
Calipharixenidae

Definition

A family of insects belonging to the order Neuropterida.

Etymology

From Latin 'calix', meaning 'cup' and Greek 'pharos', meaning 'light'.

Example

The Calipharixenidae are a small family of neuropteran insects, with only a handful of species known.

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