Family Cimicidae (Noun)
Meaning
Wingless flat-bodied bloodsucking insects.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The family Cimicidae consists of wingless flat-bodied bloodsucking insects commonly known as bed bugs.
- The family Cimicidae has been a significant concern in residential homes due to their bite can cause intense itching and swelling.
- In some parts of the world, the family Cimicidae infests bird nests and then feeds on the birds' blood for several days.
- The flat shape of the family Cimicidae allows them to hide in narrow spaces during the day.
- The only food source for the family Cimicidae is blood, which it injects into its body through a sharp beak like structure.