cephalotribe

sɛfəlɒˈtrɑɪb

Definitions

1. noun

A subtribe of the weevils, typically having a distinctive head shape.

“The insect collector studied the characteristics of the cephelotribe, a fascinating group of weevils.”

2. noun

A group of related animal species with a common ancestral feature of the head.

“The researchers discovered a new cephelotribe of mammals with unique head shapes.”

Synonyms

  • tribe of weevils
  • weevil subtribe

Antonyms

  • cephalotaxis
  • head shape variation