Genus Scolytus (Noun)
Meaning
Type genus of the Scolytidae comprising numerous small bark beetles.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The genus Scolytus consists of various small beetles known for boring into the bark of trees, leading to damage and often disease.
- Several species within the genus Scolytus are commonly found infesting hardwoods in forests around the world.
- As the type genus of the Scolytidae family, the genus Scolytus contains a wide range of small bark beetles.
- In forests plagued by the attacks of small bark beetles, species within the genus Scolytus often prove particularly problematic.
- Due to the diverse array of species it comprises, the genus Scolytus serves as an essential classification for many bark beetle types.