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Lucanidae

Lucanidae

9.9
A group of large beetles with strong bodies and big jaws, often called stag beetles
  • noun
  • /luˈkeɪnɪdi/
  • Specialized
: Lucanidae
  • The Lucanidae family includes some of the largest beetles in the world.

Examples

  • The Lucanidae family is known for its large mandibles and diversity of species.

  • The Lucanidae family includes many fascinating species.

  • Enthusiasts prize members of the Lucanidae for their impressive jaws and appearance.

  • Scientists collected several Lucanidae specimens from the forest for further study.

  • Look at that Lucanidae!

  • Enthusiasts prize members of the Lucanidae for their impressive jaws and robust bodies.

  • Scientists collected several Lucanidae specimens from the forest for further research.

Synonyms

family Lucanidae
vsLucanidae
  • Specialized
9.6

A group of beetles with very large jaws, called stag beetles

is the same family description but does not mention the Coleoptera order

Compounds

family Lucanidae
  • Specialized
9.6

A group of beetles with very large jaws, called stag beetles

Surface Forms

Lucanidae singular
Lucanidae plural

Etymology

The word Lucanidae comes from the Latin name Lucanus used for this group of beetles. They are called 'stag beetles' because the males' large jaws look like a stag's antlers, so Lucanidae is the family name for those antler-like beetles.