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.