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tineidae

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun tineidae has 1 sense
  1. Tineidae, family Tineidae - clothes moths
    --1 is a kind of arthropod family
    --1 is a member of Tineoidea, superfamily Tineoidea
    --1 has members:
     tineid, tineid moth; Tinea, genus Tinea; Tineola, genus Tineola; Trichophaga, genus Trichophaga

Definitions from the Web

Tineidae

Definition:

Tineidae refers to a family of moths commonly known as the clothes moths or fungus moths. These small insects belong to the order Lepidoptera and are known for their destructive feeding habits.

Senses:

Noun:

1. (zoology) A family of small moths that can cause damage to clothing and fabrics.

2. (zoology) A family of moths that feed on fungus and can be found in various environments.

Usage:

The term "Tineidae" can be used to refer to the family of destructive moths or to describe the feeding and habitat preferences of these insects.

Sample Sentences:

1. The Tineidae moths have infested my woolen sweaters, causing significant damage.

2. This particular species of Tineidae is commonly found in damp, dark environments where fungus thrives.

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