释义 |
di·as·pi·di·dae \dīˌaspəˈdī(ˌ)dē\ noun plural Usage: capitalized Etymology: New Latin, from Diaspid-, Diaspis, type genus (from dia- + -aspid-, -aspis) + -idae : a family of scales that have a one-jointed beak and a female which secretes a firm scaly covering over herself and her eggs and that comprise the armored scales |