Alticinae
- Pronunciation
- /al-ti-SIN-ee/
- Category
- Taxonomy
- Singular
- Alticine
- Plural
- Alticines
Definition
A subfamily of leaf beetles, known for their jumping ability.
Etymology
From Latin 'altum', meaning 'high' and 'saltare', meaning 'to jump'.
Example
The Alticinae subfamily includes many species of leaf beetles known for their distinctive jumping ability.
Related Terms
- Leaf beetles
- Jumping