Subfamily Cetoniidae (Noun)
Meaning
Considered a separate family in some classification systems.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The subfamily Cetoniidae is considered a separate family in some classification systems, but is often grouped within the family Scarabaeidae.
- Some sources classify the subfamily Cetoniidae as a distinct family, Cetoniidae, within the superfamily Scarabaeoidea.
- In some taxonomic systems, the subfamily Cetoniidae is elevated to family status, with the name Cetoniidae being used to describe this group of beetles.
- The subfamily Cetoniidae is sometimes treated as a separate family, but most recent classifications place it within the family Scarabaeidae.
- The classification of the subfamily Cetoniidae as a separate family is still a matter of debate among entomologists, with some sources grouping it within the family Scarabaeidae.