Nosodendridae

Pronunciation
/no-so-den-DRID-ee/
Category
Taxonomy
Singular
Nosodendrid
Plural
Nosodendrids

Definition

A family of beetles known as nosodendrid beetles.

Etymology

From Greek 'noso-', meaning 'disease', and 'dendron', meaning 'tree'.

Example

The Nosodendridae family is found in various habitats, including forests.

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Usage Notes

Nosodendrids are often small and dark-colored.