family Forficulidae
Proper noun A taxonomic family within the order Dermaptera. It comprises the typical earwigs, which are insects characterized by elongated bodies, membranous wings folded under short forewings, and prominent pincers (cerci) at the tip of the abdomen.
The term "Forficulidae" is used in formal scientific contexts, specifically in zoology and entomology, to classify and discuss a specific group of earwigs. It is typically preceded by "family" in non-taxonomic writing to clarify its rank.
Examples * The common European earwig (Forficula auricularia) belongs to the family Forficulidae. * Entomologists are studying the behavior of species within the Forficulidae. * A key characteristic of the family Forficulidae is the shape of the male's cerci.
- In strict taxonomic nomenclature, the family name is often written in italics: . When used in a general sense, it is not italicized.
- The family name can be used adjectivally (e.g., forficulid characteristics) to describe features pertaining to this family.
- Forficulid (noun/adjective): A member of the family Forficulidae; relating to this family.
- Several forficulids were observed under the bark.
- Earwig (common noun): The general name for insects in the order Dermaptera, which includes the family Forficulidae.
- Typical earwigs (common name descriptor)
This is a specialized scientific term. There are no idioms or phrasal verbs associated with it. Other families within the order Dermaptera exist (e.g., Labiidae, Pygidicranidae), but "Forficulidae" refers specifically to the most commonly recognized group.
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typical earwigs
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