Spine-tailed earwigs
- Pronunciation
- /SPIN-TAILD EAR-WIGS/
- Category
- Taxonomy
- Singular
- Spine-tailed earwig
- Plural
- Spine-tailed earwigs
Definition
A group of earwigs (order Dermaptera) characterized by a prominent spine-like extension on the cerci, especially in males.
Etymology
From their distinctive spine-like cerci.
Example
Spine-tailed earwigs are found in various habitats and exhibit diverse behaviors.