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family Fulgoridae

family Fulgoridae

9.9
A group of insects that hop on plants and have bright colors and unusual head shapes, called lantern flies
  • noun
  • Specialized
: familia Fulgoridae
  • Scientists discovered a new species within the family Fulgoridae during their expedition to the rainforest.

Examples

  • The family Fulgoridae consists of a wide variety of lantern flies found in tropical regions.

  • Members of the family Fulgoridae are known for their distinctive head shapes and vibrant colors.

  • The family Fulgoridae includes many colorful species.

  • Did you know that the family Fulgoridae is known for its unique appearance?

  • Members of the family Fulgoridae are known for their distinctive head shapes and vibrant colors.

  • Scientists discovered a new species within the family Fulgoridae during their expedition to the rainforest.

  • The family Fulgoridae consists of a wide variety of lantern flies found in tropical regions.

Synonyms

Fulgoridae
vsfamily Fulgoridae
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of large insects that feed on plants and are often called lantern flies in tropical areas

focuses on bright colours and elongated head shapes rather than region

Surface Forms

family Fulgoridae singular
families Fulgoridae plural

Morphology

family + Fulgoridae

The phrase combines the noun 'family' (a scientific grouping) with the taxon name 'Fulgoridae' (lantern flies), so its meaning — the family of lantern flies — is directly derivable from the constituents. Taxonomic naming conventions are cross-linguistically common and follow a predictable pattern, so a B1 learner who knows both words would understand this phrase.

Etymology

Family Fulgoridae may come from the Latin word 'fulgor', meaning 'brightness', because some species have bright colours or head shapes that looked like little lanterns to early scientists. So the name fits the plant-hopping insects we now call 'lantern flies', known for their bright colours and long, unusual heads.