Embioptera (Noun)
Meaning
Web spinners.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The order Embioptera consists of tiny to medium-sized insects known commonly as web spinners or embiids that live in tunnels of silken webbing.
- Many species of Embioptera are found in vegetation and under rocks or logs in the tropics and subtropics.
- Embioptera, often referred to as web spinners, have large compound eyes, slender bodies, and thread-like antennae.
- They have two claws per leg which these members of the Embioptera use to capture prey in their tunnel systems.
- Collectively known as Embioptera, these insects spend a majority of their lives spinning intricate silk webs for shelter.