WordNet-Online
Free dictionary and thesaurus of English. Definitions, synonyms, antonyms and more...
Hint: double-click any word to get it searched!

Google
 

staphylinidae

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun staphylinidae has 1 sense
  1. Staphylinidae, family Staphylinidae - rove beetles
    --1 is a kind of arthropod family
    --1 is a member of Coleoptera, order Coleoptera
    --1 has members: rove beetle

Definitions from the Web

Staphylinidae

Noun - Zoology

Staphylinidae refers to a family of beetles commonly known as rove beetles. These beetles are characterized by their short elytra, allowing their abdominal segments to be visible. They are one of the largest beetle families, with over 63,000 described species worldwide.

Example Sentence:

The Staphylinidae family comprises a diverse group of beetles, with some species displaying remarkable adaptations to their habitats.

Related Products:

Amazon search for Staphylinidae beetles

Noun - Entomology

Staphylinidae is a family of predatory beetles that primarily feed on other insects, carrion, and decaying organic matter. They can be found in various habitats, including forests, grasslands, and even urban areas.

Example Sentence:

During our insect survey, we discovered several fascinating Staphylinidae beetles living beneath the fallen logs.

Related Products:

Amazon search for Staphylinidae predatory beetles

Adjective - Local

In a local context, "staphylinidae" can be used as an adjective to describe something related to or characteristic of the local Staphylinidae beetle species.

Example Sentence:

The park conservation efforts focus on preserving the diversity of the staphylinidae fauna unique to this region.

Related Products:

Amazon search for local Staphylinidae beetles

stanza stapedectomy stapelia stapelias asterias stapes staph staphylaceae staphylea staphylinidae staphylococcal staphylococcal enterotoxin staphylococcal enterotoxin b staphylococcal infection staphylococci staphylococcus staple staple food

Sponsored (shop thru our affiliate link to help maintain this site):

WordNet-Online
Home | Free dictionary software | Copyright notice | Contact us | Network & desktop search | Search My Network | LAN Find | Reminder software | Software downloads | WordNet dictionary | Automotive thesaurus