Ephemerythidae
- Pronunciation
- /eh-FEM-er-ith-ID-ee/
- Category
- Taxonomy
- Singular
- Ephemerythidae
- Plural
- Ephemerythidae
Definition
A proposed family name for a group of mayflies, though it is not widely recognized or valid in current taxonomic consensus.
Etymology
Greek 'ephemeros' meaning 'short-lived', and 'rytis' meaning 'flowing'.
Example
Ephemerythidae, though not officially recognized, refers to hypothetical mayflies with distinctive wing venation.
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Usage Notes
The family name 'Ephemerythidae' may not appear in taxonomic literature as it is not formally described.