Ephemerelloidea

Pronunciation
/eh-FEM-er-el-loy-ee-ay-dee-ah/
Category
Taxonomy
Singular
Ephemerelloidea
Plural
Ephemerelloidea

Definition

A superfamily of small, delicate mayflies within the order Ephemeroptera.

Etymology

From Greek 'ephemeros', meaning 'short-lived',

Example

Ephemerelloidea are often found in streams and rivers.

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