Atropidae
Definition
Noun: 1. A family of insects: "Atropidae" is the scientific name for a family of small, wingless insects commonly known as booklice or barklice. They are part of the order Psocoptera.
Usage Notes
- "Atropidae" is a specialized term used primarily in scientific and entomological contexts. In everyday language, the common names "booklice" or "psocids" are used.
- It functions as a singular noun when referring to the family as a taxonomic group (e.g., "Atropidae is a family..."). It can be treated as plural when referring to the individual insects within this family (e.g., "Several Atropidae were found...").
Examples
- Scientific context:
- The insect was identified as a member of the family Atropidae.
- Atropidae are often found in damp environments where mold, their primary food source, grows.
- General context using the common name:
- We found booklice (family Atropidae) in the old, humid library.
Advanced Usage
- Taxonomic classification: The term is used to specify the exact family within the biological classification system (Kingdom: Animalia, Phylum: Arthropoda, Class: Insecta, Order: Psocoptera, Family: Atropidae).
Variants and Related Words
- Booklice (n): The common name for insects in the family Atropidae.
- Psocid (n): Another common name for insects in the order Psocoptera, which includes the family Atropidae.
- Psocoptera (n): The insect order to which the family Atropidae belongs.
Synonyms
- Booklice
- Psocids (general term for the order)
Notes on Different Meanings
- There are no other common meanings for "Atropidae" outside of its specific use as a scientific name in zoology/entomology. It is not to be confused with similar-sounding words from other contexts.
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