Forficulina
- Pronunciation
- /for-fik-yuh-lin-uh/
- Category
- Taxonomy
- Singular
- Forficulin
- Plural
- Forficulinae
Definition
A suborder of earwigs characterized by their elongated, forceps-like cerci.
Etymology
From Latin 'forficula', meaning 'little shears or scissors'.
Example
The Forficulina suborder includes earwigs with elongated, forceps-like cerci.
Related Terms
Usage Notes
Forficulina is a suborder within the order Dermaptera.