Genus Melolontha (Noun)
Meaning
A genus of Melolonthidae.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The genus Melolontha belongs to the family Melolonthidae and consists of about 70 species found worldwide.
- Melolontha melolontha, commonly known as the cockchafer, is a well-known species within the genus Melolontha.
- Biologists have been studying the genus Melolontha for its unique life cycles and adaptability to environments.
- Cockchafers, which are species within the genus Melolontha, can be significant pests to crops and garden plants.
- The genus Melolontha underwent a comprehensive taxonomic revision, resulting in several reclassifications of the species it comprises.