Oniscidae (Noun)
Meaning
A family of Isopoda.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Oniscidae, commonly known as woodlice, is a family of isopods with more than 200 described species worldwide.
- Several oniscidae species, often called pill bugs, can be found under decaying leaves in forest habitats.
- Scientists often collect and study various members of the Oniscidae family for insight into evolutionary processes.
- Terrestrial crustaceans in the family Oniscidae tend to inhabit dark and moist areas where moisture loss can be minimized.
- Different genera of the family Oniscidae often coexist and show complex competition patterns within certain ecological environments.