family Chrysomelidae
Proper noun A taxonomic family within the order Coleoptera, commonly known as leaf beetles. These are small to medium-sized beetles, often brightly colored or metallic, whose adults and larvae primarily feed on the leaves of plants.
The term "family Chrysomelidae" is used in formal, scientific contexts such as entomology, biology, and taxonomy to classify and discuss this specific group of beetles. * The Colorado potato beetle is a well-known pest belonging to family Chrysomelidae. * Taxonomic studies place family Chrysomelidae within the superfamily Chrysomeloidea.
- In taxonomic hierarchy, the family name is always capitalized (Chrysomelidae) and may be italicized in scientific publications. The vernacular term "leaf beetles" is not capitalized.
- The singular form "a chrysomelid" is commonly used to refer to an individual beetle of this family.
- The researcher collected a chrysomelid from the host plant.
- Chrysomelid (noun/adjective): A member of the family Chrysomelidae; of or pertaining to this family.
- The chrysomelid larvae were defoliating the crop.
- Leaf beetle (noun): The common name for beetles in the family Chrysomelidae.
- Leaf beetles (common name)
The term "family Chrysomelidae" has a single, specific meaning in scientific nomenclature. It does not have idiomatic or figurative uses. It refers exclusively to the taxonomic family.
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leaf beetles
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