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Tettigoniidae

Tettigoniidae

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A group of insects like katydids with very long antennae that often look like leaves
  • noun
  • /ˌtɛtɪɡoʊˈniːəˌdeɪ/
  • Specialized
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  • The Tettigoniidae family includes a diverse range of katydids with distinct mating calls.

Examples

  • Researchers often study Tettigoniidae to better understand acoustic communication in insects.

  • The Tettigoniidae family includes various species of katydids.

  • Many tropical forests are home to numerous species within the Tettigoniidae family.

  • Did you know that Tettigoniidae are often mistaken for crickets?

  • Many tropical forests are home to numerous species within the Tettigoniidae family.

  • Researchers often study Tettigoniidae to better understand acoustic communication in insects.

  • The Tettigoniidae family includes a diverse range of katydids with distinct mating calls.

Surface Forms

Tettigoniidae singular
Tettigoniidae plural

Etymology

Tettigoniidae comes from the Greek root tettix, meaning 'cicada', plus the animal-name ending -idae that marks an animal 'family'. So, Tettigoniidae is the family name for katydids and long-horned grasshoppers, insects with very long antennae that often look like leaves.