Coleopterist

Pronunciation: /koh-lee-AHP-ter-ist/

Category: Taxonomy

Singular: Coleopterist

Plural: Coleopterists

Definition

A scientist who specializes in the study of beetles.

Etymology

From Greek 'koleos', meaning 'sheath', and 'pteron', meaning 'wing', combined with the suffix '-ist', indicating a person who practices or is concerned with something.

Example

The coleopterist spent years cataloging new beetle species in the Amazon rainforest.

Synonyms

Beetle specialist
Entomologist (when specifically studying beetles)

Related Terms

Coleoptera
Entomology
Beetle

Usage Notes

Coleopterists often conduct extensive fieldwork to collect and study various beetle species.