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cryptocercidae

 

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Noun cryptocercidae has 1 sense
  1. Cryptocercidae, family Cryptocercidae - a family of Blattodea
    --1 is a kind of arthropod family
    --1 is a member of Blattodea, suborder Blattodea, Blattaria, suborder Blattaria
    --1 has members: Cryptocercus, genus Cryptocercus

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Cryptocercidae

Noun (plural): cryptocercidae

Definition: A family of insects commonly known as wood roaches, which belong to the order of Blattodea.

Example sentence: The cryptocercidae are often found in damp areas and are attracted to decaying wood.

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Adjective: cryptocercidae

Definition: Relating to or characteristic of the cryptocercidae.

Example sentence: We studied the behavior of the cryptocercidae insects in their natural habitat.

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Local Usage: cryptocercidae

Definition: A colloquial term used in certain regions to refer to a specific type or species of wood roaches.

Example sentence: In this area, we commonly encounter cryptocercidae roaches in old log cabins.

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