Ptilocerembiidae
- Pronunciation
- /TIL-oh-ser-EM-bee-id-ee/
- Category
- Taxonomy
- Singular
- Ptilocerembiidae
- Plural
- Ptilocerembiidae
Definition
A family of insects in the order Embioptera, characterized by their web-spinning abilities and elongated bodies.
Etymology
From Greek 'ptilon' meaning 'feather' and 'cerembia', referring to the distinctive cerci.
Example
Ptilocerembiidae are often found in forests and woodlands.