Family Curculionidae (Noun)
Meaning
True weevils: snout beetles.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The family Curculionidae, commonly known as true weevils or snout beetles, is one of the largest and most diverse families of beetles.
- Weevils belonging to the family Curculionidae are characterized by their distinctive snout-like projection on their head.
- The family Curculionidae is believed to have originated over 200 million years ago, during the time of the dinosaurs.
- A significant proportion of agricultural pests belong to the family Curculionidae, including the infamous wheat weevil.
- More than 40,000 species of weevils have been described within the family Curculionidae, with many more awaiting discovery.