Schizopodid beetles

Pronunciation
/siz-oh-POD-id beetles/
Category
Taxonomy
Singular
Schizopodid beetle
Plural
Schizopodid beetles

Definition

Beetles belonging to the family Schizopodidae, characterized by their slender bodies and specialized feeding habits.

Etymology

From Greek 'schizo-', meaning 'split', and 'pod', referring to a seed pod.

Example

Schizopodid beetles are often found in decaying wood.

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