sminthurid

<zoology> Any one of numerous small species of springtails, of the family Sminthurid, usually found on flowers.

Origin: Gr. A mouse + tail.

Source: Websters Dictionary

(01 Mar 1998)


Terms mentioned in text: zoology, small, species, springtails, family, flowers
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