Psocidae (Noun)
Meaning
A family of small soft-bodied insects that feed on decaying vegetation; related to booklice.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The order Psocoptera, commonly known as book lice, consists of the family Psocidae among others that are typically found in moist environments.
- Researchers studying the Psocidae family have found that they primarily feed on decaying plant material and fungi.
- The family Psocidae, comprising of over 200 species, are usually between 1-10 millimeters in length and are known for their soft bodies.
- Entomologists often confuse the family Psocidae with true lice due to their similar body shape, but they belong to distinct orders.
- A significant number of species within the Psocidae family are known to infest old books and manuscripts, causing damage to the cellulose in the paper.