Termitidae

plural noun

Ter·​mit·​i·​dae

ˌtərˈmitəˌdē

: a family of termites including the most highly specialized forms characterized by having 4-jointed tarsi and a simple radial vein in the wings

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Termit-, Termes, type genus + -idae

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