Eucnemidae
- Pronunciation
- /yoo-KNEH-mee-de/
- Category
- Taxonomy
- Singular
- Eucnemid
- Plural
- Eucnemidae
Definition
A family of beetles belonging to the superfamily Elateroidea, commonly known as 'false click beetles'.
Etymology
From Greek 'eu-', meaning 'well', and 'knemes', meaning 'knee' or 'joint'.
Example
Eucnemidae are often found in forests and woodlands.