Family Staphylinidae (Noun)
Meaning
Rove beetles.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The family Staphylinidae, commonly known as rove beetles, is one of the largest and most diverse families of beetles.
- Rove beetles of the family Staphylinidae are typically elongated and have a distinctive narrow waist.
- Some species of the family Staphylinidae are known to be important predators of insect pests in agricultural ecosystems.
- The family Staphylinidae is often divided into several subfamilies, including the Paederinae and the Staphylininae.
- Many species of the family Staphylinidae are found in decaying organic matter, where they feed on fungi and other small organisms.