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Curculionidae (Noun)

Meaning

True weevils: snout beetles.

Classification

Nouns denoting animals.

Examples

  • The Curculionidae family, commonly known as true weevils or snout beetles, comprises over 40,000 described species worldwide.
  • Curculionidae are recognized by their distinctive elongated snout, which they use to feed on plants and other organic matter.
  • Some species of Curculionidae are significant pests in agriculture, causing damage to crops and stored grains.
  • Entomologists have extensively studied the Curculionidae family due to their remarkable diversity and complex relationships with host plants.
  • In the United States alone, there are over 2,500 known species of Curculionidae, ranging from the tiny acorn weevil to the larger pine weevil.

Synonyms

  • Family Curculionidae
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