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Forficula

Forficula

9.9
A group of small insects with pincer-like tails that includes common earwigs
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • Scientists have studied the mating behavior of Forficula for decades.

Examples

  • The common European earwig belongs to the genus Forficula.

  • Look at that Forficula!

  • Many species of Forficula are found in gardens and damp places.

  • The Forficula species are often found in gardens.

  • The scientist identified a specimen from the genus Forficula in the garden.

  • In her research, she studied the behaviors of Forficula species during the summer.

  • The Forficula found in my backyard is known for its distinctive pincers.

Compounds

Forficula auricularia
  • Specialized
9.8

A small insect with pincers at its tail that often lives in gardens and may damage plants

Surface Forms

Forficula singular
Forficulas plural

Etymology

Forficula comes from the Latin forfex 'scissors' plus the small ending -ula 'little'. The earwig's tail pincers look like tiny scissors, so the name means 'little scissors' and fits this group of earwigs.