Machadorythidae

Pronunciation
/mak-ah-DOR-ee-thee-dee/
Category
Taxonomy
Singular
Machadorythidae
Plural
Machadorythidae

Definition

A family of small, slender-bodied, terrestrial carabid beetles known as 'machadorythids'.

Etymology

Named after the type genus, *Machadorythus*. The etymology is unclear as it does not directly translate from Greek.

Example

The Machadorythidae are often found in tropical forests and grasslands.

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