Megarididae
- Pronunciation
- /ME-gar-RID-ee-dee/
- Category
- Taxonomy
- Singular
- Megarididae
- Plural
- Megarididae
Definition
A family of beetles belonging to the order Coleoptera. They are usually not known for their large size.
Etymology
The name is derived from the Greek words 'mega' meaning 'large' and 'arid', referring to their historical descriptions.
Example
Megarididae are often missed during field studies due to their elusive nature.