Microthoraciidae

Pronunciation
/mi-kro-THOH-ra-si-i-dee/
Category
Taxonomy
Singular
Microthoraciidae
Plural
Microthoraciidae

Definition

A family of small, predatory neuropteran insects characterized by a unique wing venation pattern.

Etymology

From Greek 'micro-', meaning 'small', and 'thorax' + '-idae'.

Example

Microthoraciidae are considered primitive neuropterans with a unique wing venation pattern.

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