Permoraphidiidae
- Pronunciation
- /per-mor-a-fi-di-id-ee/
- Category
- Taxonomy
- Singular
- Permoraphidiidae
- Plural
- Permoraphidiidae
Definition
An extinct family of snakefly-like insects from the order Raphidioptera known from the Permian period.
Etymology
Named after the genus *Permoraphidia*, with the prefix 'Permo-' referring to the Permian period and '-raphidiidae' referring to their likeness to snakeflies (family Raphidiidae).
Example
Permoraphidiidae were one of the earliest snakefly-like insects, providing insight into insect evolution during the Permian period.
Related Terms
- Raphidioptera
- snakeflies