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Lepismatidae

Lepismatidae

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Small insects without wings that move quickly and look silvery
  • noun
  • /ˌlɛpɪsˈmætɪdeɪ/
  • Specialized
: Lepismátidos
  • Many Lepismatidae species are considered household pests due to their tendency to feed on starchy materials.

Examples

  • The family Lepismatidae includes both the common silverfish and the firebrat.

  • The Lepismatidae family includes common pests like silverfish.

  • Entomologists study Lepismatidae to understand their morphology and evolutionary history.

  • Have you ever seen a Lepismatidae in your home?

  • The Lepismatidae are small, wingless insects often found scurrying across the floor.

  • I spotted a silverfish from the Lepismatidae family hiding in the corner of the bathroom.

  • Some members of the Lepismatidae, like firebrats, thrive in warm environments.

Surface Forms

Lepismatidae singular
Lepismatidaes plural

Etymology

Lepismatidae comes from the Greek word lepisma meaning 'scale' plus the family ending -idae, because these insects have shiny, scale-like bodies. So, Lepismatidae is the family name for small, wingless insects like the common silverfish and firebrat.