Octostigmatidae
- Pronunciation
- /ok-TOHS-tih-MAT-id-ee/
- Category
- Taxonomy
- Singular
- Octostigmatidae
- Plural
- Octostigmatidae
Definition
A family of arachnids within the order Opilioacarida.
Etymology
From Greek 'octo-', meaning 'eight', and 'stigma', meaning 'spot'.
Example
The Octostigmatidae are often found in leaf litter and soil.
Related Terms
- Opilioacarida
- Arachnida
- Mites