Glycyphagoidea
- Pronunciation
- /glih-syf-uh-GOY-dee-uh/
- Category
- Taxonomy
- Singular
- Glycyphagus
- Plural
- Glycyphagoidea
Definition
A superfamily of mites that includes species often found in house dust, storage products, and animal nests.
Etymology
From Greek 'glykys', meaning 'sweet', and 'phagein', meaning 'to eat', referring to the feeding habits of some species.
Example
Mites from the superfamily Glycyphagoidea are commonly found in stored food products.
Related Terms
Usage Notes
These mites can be a source of allergens in human environments.