Compsocidae

Pronunciation
/kom-soh-SEE-dee/
Category
Taxonomy
Singular
Compsocid
Plural
Compsocids

Definition

A family of small insects belonging to the order Zoraptera, characterized by their small size and sometimes wingless forms.

Etymology

From Greek 'kompsos', meaning 'elegant', and '-idae', a suffix indicating a family.

Example

Compsocids are typically found under bark or in leaf litter.

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