amphicrania

/æm.fi.krɑːˈni.ə/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of beetle larva that is known for its habit of living in the soil or in plant roots and feeding on the surrounding plant material or roots.

“The amphicrania larva has been found to play a significant role in breaking down dead plant material in the ecosystem.”

Synonyms

  • root-eating beetle larva
  • soil beetle larva

Antonyms

  • above-ground insect larva
  • surface-dwelling insect larva