Thermobia

9.9

A small insect without wings like a firebrat that lives in warm, damp places

noun
/θɜrˈmoʊbiə/

Specialized

: Thermobia

The common firebrat, Thermobia domestica, is often found in warm, damp areas of houses.

Examples

Unlike silverfish, members of the genus Thermobia are more tolerant of high temperatures.
Scientists studied the diet of several Thermobia species to understand their role in decomposing household materials.
The Thermobia species is often found in warm, humid environments.
Did you know that Thermobia can survive extreme temperatures?
The common firebrat, Thermobia domestica, is often found in warm, damp areas of houses.
Unlike silverfish, members of the genus Thermobia are more tolerant of high temperatures.
Scientists studied the diet of several Thermobia species to understand their role in decomposing household materials.

Compounds

Thermobia domestica

Specialized

9.6

A small insect without wings that lives in warm, moist places like near furnaces

Surface Forms

Thermobia singular

Thermobiae plural

Etymology

Thermobia comes from Greek parts thermo- ('heat') and bios ('life'), like in thermal or thermometer, so it means 'heat-life'. That's why Thermobia is the name given to small, wingless insects such as the firebrat that live in warm, damp places and can tolerate high temperatures.