Stenocephalidae

Pronunciation
/sten-oh-SEH-fah-lid-ee/
Category
Taxonomy
Singular
Stenocephalidae
Plural
Stenocephalidae

Definition

A family of beetles belonging to the order Coleoptera, known for their elongated and slender bodies.

Etymology

From Greek 'stenos' meaning 'narrow' and 'kephale' meaning 'head'.

Example

Stenocephalidae are often found in diverse habitats, including forests and grasslands.

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