Family Geometridae (Noun)
Meaning
Measuring worms.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Measuring worms are caterpillars belonging to the family Geometridae and can be recognized by the looping manner in which they move.
- These small measuring worms belong to the family Geometridae, consisting of about 23,000 species.
- A well-known species from the family Geometridae, known for their unique defense mechanisms, are measuring worms that secrete foul-smelling fluid from their bodies.
- These looping, arch-backed worms that inch their way across branches and stems belong to the family Geometridae.
- One group of inchworms is classified in the family Geometridae and referred to as measuring worms, looping worms or spanworms.