family curculionidae
Definition
Noun 1. A large family of beetles: Family Curculionidae is the biological classification for a very large group of beetles commonly known as weevils or snout beetles. They are characterized by having elongated heads that form a distinctive snout.
Usage
- The insect damaging the grain was identified as a member of family Curculionidae.
- Family Curculionidae contains over 40,000 described species, making it one of the largest animal families.
Advanced Usage
- In taxonomic literature, the name is often written in italics: .
- The term is used in scientific contexts to discuss morphology, ecology, or pest control related to this specific group of beetles.
Variants and Related Words
- Curculionid (noun/adjective): A member of the Curculionidae family; pertaining to this family.
- The curculionid larvae were found inside the acorn.
- Weevil (noun): The common name for most beetles in this family.
- Snout beetle (noun): Another common name describing their physical characteristic.
Synonyms
- True weevils
- Snout beetles
Related Terms
- Coleoptera: The insect order (beetles) to which this family belongs.
- Rhynchophorinae: A subfamily within Curculionidae, sometimes treated as a separate family (Rhynchophoridae), containing palm weevils.
Noun
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true weevils: snout beetles
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