Mandibulate archaic moths
- Pronunciation
- /man-dih-BYOO-layt archaic moths/
- Category
- Taxonomy
- Singular
- Mandibulate archaic moth
- Plural
- Mandibulate archaic moths
Definition
A term referring to archaic moths belonging to the infraorder Exoporia, characterized by the presence of functional mandibles in their larvae.
Etymology
From Latin 'mandibula', meaning 'jaw', and 'archaic' referring to their primitive nature.
Example
Mandibulate archaic moths are considered primitive due to their possession of functional mandibles in the larval stage, a feature absent in most other moths.