asellidae

/ˌæsɛlɪˈdeɪdi/

Definitions

1. noun

a family of armored millipedes, especially of the suborder Nematophora

“The researcher studied the unique characteristics of the asellidae species found in the forest.”

Synonyms

  • armored millipede
  • nematophoran

Antonyms

  • non-armored millipede
  • soft-bodied arthropod