Oligotomidae
- Pronunciation
- /ol-ee-goh-TOM-id-ee/
- Category
- Taxonomy
- Singular
- Oligotomidae
- Plural
- Oligotomidae
Definition
A family of insects belonging to the order Embioptera, known for their small size and silk-spinning abilities.
Etymology
From Greek 'oligos', meaning 'few', and 'tomos', meaning 'cut'.
Example
The Oligotomidae are often found in forests and woodlands.