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family cicadidae

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun family cicadidae has 1 sense
  1. Cicadidae, family Cicadidae - cicadas
    --1 is a kind of arthropod family
    --1 is a member of Homoptera, suborder Homoptera
    --1 has members:
     genus Cicada; cicada, cicala; Tibicen, genus Tibicen; Magicicada, genus Magicicada

Definitions from the Web

Family Cicadidae

Description

The family Cicadidae refers to a diverse group of insects commonly known as cicadas. Cicadidae is the largest family of cicadas, consisting of over 3,000 species worldwide. These insects are known for their distinctive buzzing and chirping sounds, which are produced by the males as a mating call. Cicadas have a unique life cycle, spending most of their lives as nymphs underground before emerging as adults.

Sample Sentences

  • The family Cicadidae consists of numerous species found across the globe.
  • Cicadidae is known for the characteristic buzzing sound produced by the male cicadas.
  • The nymphs of Cicadidae spend several years in the ground before emerging as adults.
  • During summer evenings, the chorus of Cicadidae creates a symphony of buzzing sounds.
  • Scientists are continuously studying the diverse species within the family Cicadidae.

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