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Meaning of forficula
Wordnet
forficula (n)
type genus of Forficulidae
Webster
forficula (n.)
A genus of insects including the earwigs. See Earwig, 1.
forficula Sentence Examples
- The entomology department was fascinated by the microscopic forficula that had colonized the laboratory.
- The forficula, also known as an earwig, is characterized by its prominent forceps-like cerci.
- The forficula uses its sharp cerci to defend itself against predators and to grasp prey.
- Despite their appearance, forficula are not harmful to humans and actually feed on decaying organic matter.
- The female forficula carries her eggs in a protective pouch formed by the modified cerci.
- Forficula exhibit parental care, with the male guarding the eggs and the young nymphs.
- The forficula's nocturnal habits and elusive nature make them difficult to observe in the wild.
- Certain species of forficula have adapted to live in human dwellings, where they can become pests.
- The abundance of forficula populations can indicate the presence of excessive moisture or decaying vegetation.
- The distinctive cerci of the forficula have inspired various nicknames, including "pincer bug" and "earwig."
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type genus of ForficulidaeA genus of insects including the earwigs. See Earwig, 1.
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The entomology department was fascinated by the microscopic forficula that had colonized the laboratory.
The forficula, also known as an earwig, is characterized by its prominent forceps-like cerci.
The forficula uses its sharp cerci to defend itself against predators and to grasp prey.
Despite their appearance, forficula are not harmful to humans and actually feed on decaying organic matter.
