Poduridae

plural noun

Po·​du·​ri·​dae

-rəˌdē

: a family of primitive insects (order Collembola) that lack a tracheal system and include the snow fleas and springtails

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Podura, type genus + -idae

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