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Curculionidae

Noun

• a family of beetles that includes the weevils, characterized by a long snout and often destructive to plants

Example sentence: The Curculionidae beetles are a major concern for farmers as they can cause significant damage to crops.

Adjective

• relating to or belonging to the family Curculionidae

Example sentence: The entomologist specializes in studying the behavior of various curculionidae species.

Alternative local usage:

• curculionidae (noun) - a type of beetle commonly found in the local forests

Example sentence: The children were excited to spot a curculionidae crawling on a tree trunk during their nature hike.

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