campodeid

[kam-poh-dee-id]

noun

any eyeless, wingless, primitive insect of the family Campodeidae, having two long, many-segmented appendages at the rear of its abdomen.

adjective

belonging or pertaining to the family Campodeidae.

Origin of campodeid

< New Latin Campodeidae name of the family, equivalent to Campode(a) name of the genus (< Greek kámp(ē) caterpillar + New Latin -odea -ode¹) + -idae -id²

Examples from the Web for campodeid

Historical Examples

Three principal families may be recognised—viz., Lepesmid, Campodeid, and Japygid.
The Young Collector's Handbook of Ants, Bees, Dragon-flies, Earwigs, Crickets, and Flies
W. Harcourt Bath

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Examples from the Web for campodeid

Historical Examples

Three principal families may be recognised—viz., Lepesmid, Campodeid, and Japygid.

Origin of campodeid