Hermatobatidae

Pronunciation
/her-mat-o-BAT-id-ee/
Category
Taxonomy
Singular
Hermatobatid
Plural
Hermatobatids

Definition

A family of true bugs in the order Hemiptera, known for their association with marine environments.

Etymology

Named after the Greek words 'herma-', meaning 'reef', and '-bat-', meaning 'walker'.

Example

Hermatobatidae are often found in coastal areas, where they feed on marine invertebrates.

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