Long-lipped beetles

Pronunciation
/long-LIP-ped BEH-tuhls/
Category
Taxonomy
Singular
Long-lipped beetle
Plural
Long-lipped beetles

Definition

A group of beetles belonging to the family *Cholevidae*, characterized by their long, slender labium (lower lip).

Etymology

From the Latin 'longa' meaning 'long' and 'labium', referring to the elongated lower lip.

Example

Long-lipped beetles are often found in moist habitats and feed on decaying organic matter.

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