Termitaphididae

Pronunciation
/ter-mi-ta-fi-di-dee/
Category
Taxonomy
Singular
Termitaphid
Plural
Termitaphids

Definition

A family of insects belonging to the order Hemiptera. They are commonly found in termite nests and feed on the fluids of termites.

Etymology

The name derives from the Latin 'termes' meaning 'termite' and Greek 'aphis' meaning 'aphid'.

Example

Termitaphididae are often found in termite nests where they interact with termites.

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