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family Chrysomelidae

family Chrysomelidae

9.1
A large group of beetles that eat leaves and other plant parts
  • noun
  • Specialized
: familia Chrysomelidae
  • The family Chrysomelidae includes thousands of species of plant-feeding beetles.

Examples

  • Scientists study the family Chrysomelidae for their impact on agriculture and ecosystems.

  • Did you know that the family Chrysomelidae is known for its plant-eating habits?

  • Many members of the family Chrysomelidae are known for their vibrant metallic colors.

  • The family Chrysomelidae includes many species of colorful beetles.

  • The family Chrysomelidae consists of numerous species that are essential for pollination in many ecosystems.

  • Researchers are investigating how the family Chrysomelidae affects crop yields due to their feeding habits.

  • In gardens, members of the family Chrysomelidae can be seen munching on the leaves of various plants.

Synonyms

Chrysomelidae
vsfamily Chrysomelidae
  • Specialized
1 9.9

A group of beetles that eat plant leaves and often damage crops

notes global distribution and plant feeding worldwide rather than pest focus

Surface Forms

family Chrysomelidae singular
families Chrysomelidae plural

Morphology

family + Chrysomelidae

This is a literal taxonomic combination: 'family' denotes a scientific grouping and 'Chrysomelidae' is the name of a beetle group (leaf beetles). A B1 learner who knows both constituents can readily infer that it refers to the taxonomic family of Chrysomelidae; such name+rank constructions are common cross-linguistically and transparently compositional.

Etymology

Family Chrysomelidae comes from old scientific words that suggest bright, often golden beetles that live on leaves. Because many of these shiny beetles feed on plants, the name helps you remember that this group is the family of leaf-eating beetles.