Melizoderidae
- Pronunciation
- /meh-lih-zoh-der-ee-dee/
- Category
- Taxonomy
- Singular
- Melizoderidae
- Plural
- Melizoderidae
Definition
A family of insects belonging to the order Coleoptera, commonly known in some texts but not universally recognized. They are a subgroup of beetles.
Etymology
Named after the Greek words 'meli', meaning 'honey', and 'zoder', meaning 'skin' or 'scales'.
Example
Species of Melizoderidae are typically found in arid and semi-arid environments.