chaetifera

/kætɪˈfɛrə/

Definitions

1. noun

A suborder of insects in the order Coleoptera, particularly beetles with hairy bodies.

“The chaetiferous beetles are easily recognizable due to their distinctive hairy appearance.”

Synonyms

  • chaetiferous
  • hairy beetles

Antonyms

  • hairless insects
  • smooth beetles