Carcinophoridae
- Pronunciation
- /kar-sin-o-for-id-ee/
- Category
- Taxonomy
- Singular
- Carcinophoridae
- Plural
- Carcinophoridae
Definition
A family of earwigs in the order Dermaptera, commonly known as 'carcinophorids'. They are characterized by their pincer-like cerci at the end of their abdomens.
Etymology
From Greek 'karinos' meaning 'crab' and 'phoros' meaning 'bearer'.
Example
Carcinophoridae are found in various terrestrial environments.