agapetidae
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/əˈɡæpɪtɪˌdiː/
caddisfly family
Etymology
Etymology Information
'Agapetidae' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'agapetos,' where 'agapetos' meant 'beloved.'
Historical Evolution
'Agapetos' transformed into the scientific classification 'Agapetidae' in modern taxonomy.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to a beloved or cherished entity, but in taxonomy, it denotes a family of caddisflies.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a family of small caddisflies in the order Trichoptera, known for their aquatic larvae.
The Agapetidae are often found in clean, fast-flowing streams.
Last updated: 2025/05/28 14:51