Protodiplatyidae

Pronunciation
/PROH-toh-dih-PLAT-ih-de-ee/
Category
Taxonomy
Plural
Protodiplatyidae

Definition

A family of primitive, long-bodied, predatory insects belonging to the order Dermaptera.

Etymology

Named for the distinctive flattened body shape of its members.

Example

Protodiplatyidae are considered primitive dermapterans, with their elongated bodies and raptorial forewings.

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