Notoligotomidae

Pronunciation
/no-to-li-go-to-mid-ee/
Category
Taxonomy
Singular
Notoligotomidae
Plural
Notoligotomidae

Definition

A family of insects belonging to the order Zoraptera, commonly known as angel insects, characterized by their small size and simple morphology.

Etymology

From Greek 'notos', meaning 'south', and 'ligotomus', meaning 'small cutter'.

Example

Notoligotomidae are typically found in leaf litter and under the bark of trees in tropical and subtropical regions.

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