subfamily melolonthidae Antonyms
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Meaning of subfamily melolonthidae
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subfamily melolonthidae (n)
considered a separate family in some classification systems
subfamily melolonthidae Sentence Examples
- The subfamily Melolonthidae belongs to the family Scarabaeidae, the scarab beetles.
- Common members of the subfamily Melolonthidae include chafers and June beetles.
- Melolonthidae beetles are characterized by their larger size, often exceeding 10 millimeters in length.
- The adults feed primarily on foliage, and the larvae feed on roots and other underground plant material.
- Some Melolonthidae species are considered agricultural pests due to the damage they cause to crops.
- The larvae of Melolonthidae beetles are known as white grubs, and they can cause significant damage to lawns and gardens.
- Some species of Melolonthidae have distinctive patterns or markings on their elytra (wing covers).
- Melolonthidae beetles are found on all continents except Antarctica, but they are particularly diverse in tropical and subtropical regions.
- The subfamily Melolonthidae is a large and diverse group, with over 10,000 described species.
- Melolonthidae beetles play an important role in the decomposition of organic matter and in the aeration of soils.
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considered a separate family in some classification systems
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The subfamily Melolonthidae belongs to the family Scarabaeidae, the scarab beetles.
Common members of the subfamily Melolonthidae include chafers and June beetles.
Melolonthidae beetles are characterized by their larger size, often exceeding 10 millimeters in length.
The adults feed primarily on foliage, and the larvae feed on roots and other underground plant material.
