Nanpsocetae
- Pronunciation
- /nahn-soh-SEE-tay/
- Category
- Taxonomy
- Singular
- Nanpsoecetus
- Plural
- Nanpsocetae
Definition
An order of small, primitive insects characterized by their wingless body and mouthparts adapted for feeding on plant sap.
Etymology
From Greek 'nanos', meaning 'small', and 'psectis', meaning 'cutting'.
Example
Nanpsocetae are considered primitive insects, with their wingless bodies and specialized mouthparts.