dermestoid

/ˌdɝr.mɪˈstoɪd/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of beetle, particularly a member of the family Dermestidae.

“The insect collector carefully stored the dermestoid beetles in a specialized enclosure.”

Synonyms

  • dermestid
  • hide beetle

Antonyms

  • crustacean
  • mollusk