Tettigarctidae

Pronunciation
/ˌtet-ə-ˈgark-tə-ˌdē/
Category
Taxonomy
Singular
Tettigarctid
Plural
Tettigarctidae

Definition

A family of cicadas found in Australia and Tasmania, exhibiting ancestral morphology with similarities to fossil cicadas.

Etymology

From Greek 'tettix,' meaning cicada, and 'archos,' meaning primitive or ancient.

Example

The Tettigarctidae are unique for their primitive characteristics not seen in modern cicadas.

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