machilid
/ˈmækɪlɪd/
noun
- A small, wingless insect of the family Machilidae, commonly known as a jumping bristletail, found in soil and leaf litter.
- While gardening, I uncovered a machilid hiding under a damp log.
- Scientists study the machilid to understand the evolution of insects.
- The machilid uses its long tail bristles to jump away from predators.
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