Adelops

/ˈædəlɑːps/ noun

A genus of tiny blind beetles that live in caves and soil, having reduced or absent eyes.

From Greek 'a-' (without), 'delos' (clear), and 'ops' (eye). The genus name literally describes the unclear or missing eyes characteristic of these cave beetles.

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