Cimicidae

Pronunciation
/si-MIK-ih-dee/
Category
Taxonomy
Singular
Cimicid
Plural
Cimicids

Definition

A family of blood-sucking insects commonly known as bed bugs.

Etymology

From Latin 'cimex', meaning 'bug'.

Example

Cimicidae are ectoparasites that feed on human blood.

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