What is another word for Family Lepismatidae?

Pronunciation: [fˈamɪli lˈɛpɪsmˌatɪdˌiː] (IPA)

The Family Lepismatidae, commonly referred to as fishmoths or silverfish, belongs to the order Zygentoma of the class Insecta. Some synonyms for this family include Lepismidae, Lepismatid, and Lepisminae. These small, wingless insects can be found worldwide, inhabiting dark and damp areas such as basements, bathrooms, and kitchens. Fishmoths feed on materials that contain starch, such as books, paper, and clothing. While they do not pose any direct health risks to humans, they can cause damage to household items. Effective control measures include keeping the environment dry and free of food sources and using insecticides as necessary.

Synonyms for Family lepismatidae:

What are the hypernyms for Family lepismatidae?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    Arthropoda (phylum), Hexapoda (subphylum), Insecta (class), Pseudoneuroptera (order), Zygentoma (subclass).

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