Tanypezidae

Pronunciation
/tan-i-PEZ-ih-dee/
Category
Taxonomy
Singular
Tanypezid
Plural
Tanypezidae

Definition

A family of flies belonging to the superfamily Diopsoidea, characterized by their small size and often black coloration.

Etymology

Named after the Greek words 'tanos' meaning 'thin' or 'slender', and 'peza' meaning 'foot'.

Example

Tanypezidae flies are often found in moist habitats.

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