Scaly crickets

Pronunciation
/SKAY-lee krih-kitts/
Category
Taxonomy
Singular
Scaly cricket
Plural
Scaly crickets

Definition

A group of crickets belonging to the genus *Cycloptilum*, characterized by their rough, scaly appearance due to tubercles on their exoskeleton.

Etymology

The name 'scaly cricket' refers to the unique scaly texture of their exoskeleton.

Example

Scaly crickets are found in various coastal habitats across Europe and North Africa.

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