Comb-clawed beetles
- Pronunciation
- /KOM-claw'd BEE-tuhls/
- Category
- Taxonomy
- Singular
- Comb-clawed beetle
- Plural
- Comb-clawed beetles
Definition
A common name for the family Tenebrionidae, a family of beetles characterized by comb-like structures on their antennae and tarsi.
Etymology
From the Latin 'cten', meaning 'comb', and 'pilos', meaning 'hair,' although commonly attributed to Tenebrionidae which are known for varied adaptations.
Example
Comb-clawed beetles are often found in forests where they feed on decaying plant material.