Notonemouridae

Pronunciation
/no-to-nem-OOR-id-ee/
Category
Taxonomy
Singular
Notonemouridae
Plural
Notonemouridae

Definition

A family of insects belonging to the order Plecoptera, commonly known as stoneflies.

Etymology

Named after the Greek words 'noton' (meaning 'back') and 'nemos' (meaning 'forest or grove').

Example

Notonemouridae are commonly found in freshwater habitats such as streams and rivers.

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