Chrysomelid
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌkɹaɪ.soʊˈmɛ.lɪd/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Chrysomelid is a noun meaning (entomology) Any leaf beetle of the family Chrysomelidae.
Meaning
(entomology) Any leaf beetle of the family Chrysomelidae.
More Meanings
- (entomology) Belonging or relating to the family Chrysomelidae.
Example Sentences
In all, 34 willow-associated chrysomelid species were encountered, of which eight were very abundant.
Defensive shields and domiciles may help explain the uneven radiation of chrysomelid subfamilial and tribal clades.
There was a paucity of chrysomelids at Greek sites and a distinctively northern faunal composition at sites north of Poland.
Chrysomelids use their faeces as a biomaterial for constructions and self-decoration behaviours that serve as defensive coats, mobile debris shields, and protective domiciles.
Word Forms
- chrysomelids
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include beetle, beetles, chrysomeline, chrysopid, chrysopeleiine, diabroticine.
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