ptinidae

pˈtɪnɪdeɪ, ptɪnˈɪdi

Definitions

1. noun

a family of beetles of the superfamily Staphylinoidea, commonly known as skin beetles or atrophied beetles

“The ptinidae family of beetles is often associated with the degradation of organic materials.”

Synonyms

  • atrophied beetles
  • skin beetles

Antonyms

  • carnivorous beetles
  • pollinator beetles