latrididae

/læˈtrɪdɪˌdeɪ/

Definitions

1. noun

A family of beetles, specifically the ground beetles

“The entomologist studied the Latridiidae family to better understand their unique characteristics.”

2. plural noun

Members of the Latridiidae family

“The specimens collected were from the Latridiidae family and were later used for further research.”

Synonyms

  • carabid beetles
  • ground beetles

Antonyms

  • dragonflies
  • water beetles