staphylinidae

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Definition

1. Noun:
   • Staphylinidae: A large family of beetles, commonly known as rove beetles, characterized by their short elytra (wing covers) that leave much of the abdomen exposed. They are typically elongated and flexible insects found in a wide variety of habitats, often in decaying organic matter.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The Staphylinidae are one of the most diverse beetle families.
  • A biologist collected several specimens of Staphylinidae from the leaf litter.

Advanced Usage

• In formal entomological contexts, "Staphylinidae" is used to refer to the taxonomic family in scientific classification.
  • The study focused on the phylogenetic relationships within the Staphylinidae.

Variants and Related Words

• Staphylinid (noun/adjective): A member of the Staphylinidae family; pertaining to this family.
  • The staphylinid beetle moved quickly through the soil.

Synonyms

• Rove beetles: The common name for beetles of the family Staphylinidae.

Học thuật

Noun

1. rove beetles

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Staphylinidae
• family Staphylinidae