lepismidae

/ˌlɛpɪˈsɪmaɪdi/

Definitions

1. noun

a family of small to medium-sized, stout-bodied, and often hairy insects in the order Zygentoma

“The biologist was studying a species of Lepismidae found in the cave.”

Synonyms

  • bristletails
  • silverfish

Antonyms

  • beetles
  • large insects