Tshekardocoleidae

Pronunciation
/TSHEK-ar-do-ko-LEYE-dee/
Category
Taxonomy
Singular
Tshekardocoleidae
Plural
Tshekardocoleidae

Definition

An extinct family of beetles from the Permian period, belonging to the order Coleoptera.

Etymology

Named after the Tshekarda locality in Russia where the first specimens were discovered.

Example

The Tshekardocoleidae family provides key insights into the evolution of beetles.

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