Ceratocanthidae
- Pronunciation
- /ser-a-to-kan-th-ID-ee/
- Category
- Taxonomy
- Singular
- Ceratocanthidae
- Plural
- Ceratocanthidae
Definition
A family of small, ball-forming beetles belonging to the order Coleoptera, commonly found in leaf litter and soil.
Etymology
From Greek 'keras', meaning 'horn', and 'akantha', meaning 'thorn' or 'spine'.
Example
Ceratocanthidae are often found in forests and woodlands.