Sphaeritidae
- Pronunciation
- /SPAH-er-i-ti-dee/
- Category
- Taxonomy
- Singular
- Sphaeritid
- Plural
- Sphaeritidae
Definition
A family of beetles within the order Coleoptera, known commonly as the false clown beetles.
Etymology
From Greek 'sphaira', meaning 'sphere' and '-itid', a suffix used for naming families.
Example
Sphaeritids are usually found in decaying organic matter.