Cicadidae

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A group of large insects called cicadas with clear wings and loud calls

noun
/sɪˈkeɪdəˌdeɪ/

Specialized

: Cicadidos

Scientists are studying the life cycle of several Cicadidae species emerging after seventeen years underground.

Examples

Look at that Cicadidae!
Many members of the Cicadidae family are known for their periodic, synchronized appearances.
The family Cicadidae includes over 3,000 species of cicadas found in temperate and tropical regions.
The Cicadidae family includes many species with unique calls.
The family Cicadidae includes many species known for their loud calls during the mating season.
Researchers study the Cicadidae family to understand their unique life cycles and ecological roles.
In summer, the buzzing sounds of Cicadidae can be heard in gardens across warm regions.

Synonyms

family Cicadidae

vsCicadidae

Specialized

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A group of large, loud insects called cicadas with clear wings

is the concise scientific name without the word family before it

Compounds

family Cicadidae

Specialized

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A group of large, loud insects called cicadas with clear wings

Surface Forms

Cicadidae singular

Cicadidae plural

Etymology

The word Cicadidae comes from the common insect name cicada, a name that copies the insect's loud, singing sound, and the ending -idae is used to name animal families. So Cicadidae literally means the 'family of cicadas', which fits because these insects are known for their loud, distinctive calls.