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Chrysomelidae

Chrysomelidae

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A group of beetles that eat plant leaves and often damage crops
  • noun
  • /ˌkraɪsəˈmɛlɪdi/
  • Specialized
: Chrysomelidae
  • Many species within the Chrysomelidae family are vital for the ecosystem, aiding in plant pollination.

Examples

  • The Chrysomelidae family includes many beetles that damage crops by feeding on their leaves.

  • Farmers often struggle with Chrysomelidae pests, which can significantly reduce their harvests.

  • Baum and colleagues (2007) developed GM corn plants that resisted the western corn rootworm (Diabrotica virgifera; Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae).

    Academic text (2013)

Synonyms

family Chrysomelidae
vsChrysomelidae
  • Specialized
9.1

A large group of beetles that eat leaves and other plant parts

emphasizes pest and ecological roles rather than worldwide distribution

Compounds

family Chrysomelidae
  • Specialized
9.1

A large group of beetles that eat leaves and other plant parts

Surface Forms

Chrysomelidae singular
Chrysomelidaes plural

Etymology

Chrysomelidae comes from the Greek chrysos meaning 'gold' and from the old beetle name Chrysomela. So the name suggests 'gold' and helps you remember these shiny leaf beetles that feed on plants.