Lemmatophoridae

Pronunciation
/LEM-a-to-FOR-id-ee/
Category
Taxonomy
Singular
Lemmatophoridae
Plural
Lemmatophoridae

Definition

A family of bark beetles belonging to the order Coleoptera.

Etymology

The name is derived from Greek words meaning 'leaf' and 'bearer'.

Example

Lemmatophoridae are known for their impact on forest ecosystems.

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