👉 Mermithidae is a family of about 100 species in the order Mammalia. These are small mammals that belong to the order, and they have small bodies with large eyes and long ears. They primarily feed on insects and other small animals. The genus name "Mermithes" comes from the Greek word "mernitis," which means "small" or "little." The family Mermithidae is commonly found in forests, grasslands,