Bugdom

/ˈbʌɡdəm/ noun

Definition

The world or realm of bugs; the domain of insects collectively.

Etymology

From 'bug' (insect) plus '-dom' (realm or domain), similar to kingdom or Christendom.

Kelly Says

Bugdom contains over 10 million species—about 80% of all known animal species on Earth—making it by far the most successful and diverse kingdom of complex life.

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