Chimaeropsyllidae

Pronunciation
/ki-mair-o-sil-i-dee/
Category
Taxonomy
Singular
Chimaeropsyllid
Plural
Chimaeropsyllids

Definition

A family of wingless parasitic insects, typically found infesting the nests of social insects like ants and termites.

Etymology

Greek 'chimaera', meaning 'a hybrid', and 'psylla', meaning 'flea'.

Example

Chimaeropsyllid larvae are often found within the nests of social insects like ants and termites.

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