Family Forficulidae (Noun)
Meaning
Typical earwigs.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Earwigs belonging to the family Forficulidae are typically brown or grayish-brown in color.
- The family Forficulidae includes the common earwig, a nocturnal insect often found in gardens and homes.
- Most species within the family Forficulidae have a flat, elongated body and a distinctive pair of pincers.
- Insects from the family Forficulidae are known for their ability to curl up into a ball for defense.
- Earwigs from the family Forficulidae are often mistakenly believed to crawl into human ears, but this is largely a myth.