Ctenostylidae

Pronunciation
/ten-oh-STIL-ih-dee/
Category
Taxonomy
Singular
Ctenostylid
Plural
Ctenostylidae

Definition

A family of flies belonging to the order Diptera, known for their stalked eyes.

Etymology

From Greek 'ctenos', meaning 'comb', and 'stylos', meaning 'pillar'.

Example

Ctenostylids are found in various habitats, including forests.

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