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.