adephagan

/əˈdiːfəˌɡæn/

Definitions

1. noun

An infraorder of beetles, characterized by the presence of mandibles and the absence of maxillae and labium.

“The adephagan beetles are found in diverse environments, from forests to grasslands.”

Synonyms

  • beetle
  • coleopteran

Antonyms

  • diptera
  • fly