Lymexylidae
- Pronunciation
- /LIM-eks-ih-LID-ee/
- Category
- Taxonomy
- Singular
- Lymexylid
- Plural
- Lymexylids
Definition
A family of beetles (order Coleoptera) commonly known as ship-timber beetles.
Etymology
Named after the Greek 'lym', meaning 'of a forest' and 'xyle', meaning 'wood'.
Example
Lymexylids are often found in wood structures.