Acridiidae

Pronunciation: /əˈkrɪdiˌiːdi/

Definitions of acridiidae

noun a family of grasshoppers, including many common species such as locusts

Example Sentences

A1 The acridiidae is a family of grasshoppers.

A2 Acridiidae are known for their ability to jump long distances.

B1 Scientists study the behavior of acridiidae to better understand their ecology.

B2 The acridiidae population has been affected by changes in their habitat.

C1 Research on acridiidae genetics has revealed interesting patterns of inheritance.

C2 The classification of acridiidae species is a complex task for taxonomists.

Examples of acridiidae in a Sentence

formal The Acridiidae family of insects includes grasshoppers and locusts.

informal I saw a bunch of Acridiidae bugs hopping around in the grass.

slang Those Acridiidae critters are everywhere in the fields.

figurative The Acridiidae family of problems seemed to multiply overnight.

Grammatical Forms of acridiidae

• plural: acridiidae
• comparative: more acridiidae
• superlative: most acridiidae
• present tense: acridiidae
• future tense: will be acridiidae
• perfect tense: have been acridiidae
• continuous tense: is being acridiidae
• singular: acridiid
• positive degree: acridiidae
• infinitive: to be acridiidae
• gerund: being acridiidae
• participle: acridiidae

Origin and Evolution of acridiidae

First Known Use: 1758 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'acridiidae' originated from the Greek word 'akris' meaning locust.

Evolution of the word: The term 'acridiidae' specifically refers to a family of grasshoppers, which was first formally described in 1758. Over time, the word has been used in scientific contexts to classify a specific group of insects within the order Orthoptera.