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Meloidae

Meloidae

9.9
Beetles that give off a poison that can cause blisters on skin
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • Entomologists often study Meloidae because of their unique chemical defenses.

Examples

  • The Meloidae family contains many species capable of producing cantharidin.

  • The Meloidae family includes various species of blister beetles.

  • Several agricultural pests belong to the Meloidae, posing risks to crops.

  • Have you ever encountered a Meloidae in the garden?

  • Entomologists often study Meloidae because they can secrete a toxic substance that causes blisters on contact with skin.

  • Many farmers are cautious of Meloidae, as these blister beetles can damage crops and cause irritation.

  • The Meloidae family is important in research due to their ability to produce harmful chemicals.

Synonyms

blister beetle
vsMeloidae
1 8.0

A beetle that makes a liquid that can cause blisters on the skin

refers to the whole family rather than one beetle type
family Meloidae
vsMeloidae
  • Specialized
8.5

A group of beetles that make a chemical that causes skin blisters

is the general term for the group rather than the strict scientific name
meloid
vsMeloidae
  • Specialized
9.9

A beetle that gives off a liquid that can cause blisters on the skin

means the entire family, not an individual insect

Compounds

family Meloidae
  • Specialized
8.5

A group of beetles that make a chemical that causes skin blisters

Surface Forms

Meloidae singular
Meloidae plural

Morphology

Meloidae = Meloe (opaque) = Meloe + idae

Formed from a genus name plus the technical taxonomic suffix '-idae'; this specialized scientific formation is not guessable by average learners.

Etymology

Meloidae comes from the beetle group name Meloe plus the scientific ending -idae, which means 'family' in animal names. So Meloidae is the family name for blister beetles, known for making a poison that can cause blisters on the skin.