ScienceAugust 18, 2026
microwasp
MY-kroh-wosp
Definition
A type of extremely small parasitic insect, often only a few millimeters in length.
Etymology
Derived from the Greek 'mikros' meaning 'small' and the Old English 'wæsp', which evolved from the Proto-Indo-European root '*wopsa-'.
In the news
The article mentions a previously discovered microwasp to highlight how insects from the Cretaceous Period frequently possessed complex or unusual antennae structures.
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