单词 | phorid |
释义 | phorid/ˈfɒrɪd/ /ˈfɔːrɪd/Entomology adjective Of, relating to, or characteristic of the family Phoridae, comprising small, swift-moving, dark-eyed flies (scuttle flies) with an arched thorax, resembling fruit flies. noun An insect of the family Phoridae; a scuttle fly. OriginEarly 20th century; earliest use found in American Naturalist. From scientific Latin Phora, genus name + -id, after scientific Latin Phoridae, family name (J. Curtis British Entomol. VIII. Plate 437 (caption)). |
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