Rove Beetles
- Pronunciation
- /ROH-vee BEE-tuhls/
- Category
- Taxonomy
- Singular
- Rove Beetle
- Plural
- Rove Beetles
Definition
Small, slender beetles belonging to the family Staphylinidae, known for their rapid movements and often found in diverse habitats.
Etymology
The name 'rove' comes from the English word 'roving', which describes their quick, darting movement.
Example
Rove beetles are common decomposers in forests, feeding on decaying plant and animal matter.