Protrinemuridae

Pronunciation
/pro-TRY-nem-ur-ee-dye/
Category
Taxonomy
Singular
Protrinemuridae
Plural
Protrinemuridae

Definition

A family of cave-dwelling insects in the order Zygentoma, known for their elongated bodies and reduced eyes.

Etymology

Derived from Greek elements meaning 'forward' (pro) and 'thread' (nema), the latter referring to their body shape, combined with '-idae' denoting a family.

Example

Members of Protrinemuridae are adapted to life in dark environments like caves.

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