Keroplatidae

Pronunciation
/ker-oh-PLAT-id-ee/
Category
Taxonomy
Singular
Keroplatidae
Plural
Keroplatidae

Definition

A family of fungus gnats (order Diptera).

Etymology

From Greek 'keras', meaning 'horn' or 'antler', and 'platys', meaning 'broad'.

Example

Keroplatidae are often found in moist environments.

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