Termopsidae
- Pronunciation
- /ter-MOP-sih-dee/
- Category
- Taxonomy
- Singular
- Termopsidae
- Plural
- Termopsidae
Definition
A family of termites, classified under the order Blattodea. Previously, they were categorized under the order Isoptera before recent taxonomic revisions.
Etymology
Derived from Latin 'Termes' (a genus of termites) and '-idae' (a suffix used in zoological taxonomy to indicate a family).
Example
Termopsidae are often found in decaying wood, where they contribute to decomposition.