Coreoidea

Pronunciation
/kor-EE-oh-ee-dee-uh/
Category
Taxonomy
Singular
Coreoid
Plural
Coreoidea

Definition

A superfamily of true bugs (Hemiptera) comprising families such as Coreidae, Alydidae, Rhopalidae, and Hyocephalidae.

Etymology

From Greek *koreos*, referring to the shape of the pronotum.

Example

The Coreoidea are known for their diverse feeding habits, ranging from herbivory to predation.

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