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forficulidae

/fɔːrˌfɪk.jʊˈlaɪ.diː/

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noun

/fɔːrˌfɪk.jʊˈlaɪ.diː/formalscientific
  • ruТаксономическое семейство насекомых, широко известных как обыкновенные уховертки, характеризующихся клещевидными церками на конце брюшка.

A taxonomic family of insects commonly known as typical earwigs, characterized by forceps-like cerci at the end of their abdomen.

proper noun

  1. C2formalscientific

    A family of insects commonly known as typical earwigs, characterized by forceps-like cerci at the end of their abdomen.

    ruНастоящие уховертки

    • Forficulidae are nocturnal insects that hide in dark, damp places during the day.
    • The common European earwig, Forficula auricularia, belongs to the family Forficulidae.
    • Forficulidae use their pincers for defense and during mating rituals.