Pygidicranidae
- Pronunciation
- /pih-GID-i-kran-ID-ee/
- Category
- Taxonomy
- Singular
- Pygidicranidae
- Plural
- Pygidicranidae
Definition
A family of insects belonging to the order Dermaptera, commonly known as earwigs, characterized by their forceps-like cerci at the end of their abdomen.
Etymology
From Greek 'pygid' meaning 'buttock' and 'cranium' meaning 'skull'.
Example
The Pygidicranidae are a group of earwigs found in various habitats.