Lophioneuridae
- Pronunciation
- /LOH-fee-ONE-ur-ih-dee/
- Category
- Taxonomy
- Plural
- Lophioneuridae
Definition
An extinct family of insects found in amber deposits and related to the order Psocodea (formerly part of Psocoptera).
Etymology
Named after the Greek words 'lophos', meaning 'crest' or 'ridge', and 'neura', meaning 'nerve'.
Example
The Lophioneuridae were tiny insects often preserved in amber, providing insights into ancient ecosystems.