Myrmecophilidae
- Pronunciation
- /MIR-mek-oh-FILL-ee-de/
- Category
- Taxonomy
- Singular
- Myrmecophilid
- Plural
- Myrmecophilids
Definition
A family of crickets belonging to the order Orthoptera, characterized by their association with ant nests.
Etymology
From Greek 'myrmex' (meaning 'ant') and 'philos' (meaning 'lover').
Example
The family Myrmecophilidae includes species that live in ant nests and are often considered myrmecophiles.
Related Terms
- Ants
- Myrmecophiles
- Orthoptera
Usage Notes
Some species of Myrmecophilidae have specialized adaptations to live inside ant nests.