Tenebrionoidea

Pronunciation
/teh-NEH-bree-on-oy-dee-ah/
Category
Taxonomy
Plural
Tenebrionoidea

Definition

A superfamily of beetles (order Coleoptera) comprising several families, including the Tenebrionidae.

Full guide

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Etymology

From Latin 'tenebrae', meaning 'darkness', and the Greek suffix '-oidea', signifying 'likeness' or 'form'.

Example

Tenebrionoidea are characterized by their diverse morphology and ecological adaptations.

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