Campodeidæ (kampodeide)

pl. [NL., Campodea + -ida.] A remarkable family of thysanurous insects, typified by the genus Cam pode podea, illustrating a generalized or synthetic type from which other groups may have been derived. They are of elongated form, the abdomen having 10 segments and ending in 2 long filaments, and have 3 pairs of legs, simple tracheæ, and no eyes. In general aspect the Campodeidæ recall some of the myriapods; they are related to Poduridæ, and especially to Lepismida. The family contains the genus Nicoletia besides Campodea, and to it the genus Iapyx is sometimes referred. Also Campodeæ, and le correctly Campo didæ.