Genus Macrodactylus (Noun)
Meaning
A genus of Melolonthidae.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The genus Macrodactylus is a group of beetles in the family Melolonthidae, commonly known as scarab beetles.
- Macrodactylus subspinosus is a species of beetle in the genus Macrodactylus, which is found in North America.
- The genus Macrodactylus is characterized by its distinctive elongated body shape and brightly colored elytra.
- Beetles in the genus Macrodactylus are often found in gardens and agricultural fields, where they feed on plant roots and other underground vegetation.
- Researchers have identified several new species within the genus Macrodactylus, which has expanded our understanding of the diversity of Melolonthidae.