Coleopterida
- Pronunciation
- /ko-LEH-ter-i-da/
- Category
- Taxonomy
- Singular
- Coleopterid
- Plural
- Coleopterida
Definition
A clade that includes the order Coleoptera (beetles).
Etymology
From Greek 'koleos', meaning 'sheath', and 'ptera', meaning 'wings'.
Example
The Coleopterida are a diverse group that includes all beetles and some closely related insects.