ENGLISH DICTIONARY

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

  1. (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.

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Related dictionary entries include beetle, beetles, chrysomeline, chrysopid, chrysopeleiine, diabroticine.

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