zapodinae

/zəˈpɒdaɪniː/

Definitions

1. noun

A subfamily of ground beetles, specifically a group of small to medium-sized ground beetles

“The researcher studied the characteristics of the zapodinae subfamily in the local ecosystem.”

2. adjective

Relating to or belonging to the zapodinae subfamily

“The zapodinae specimens were found in the nearby forest.”

Synonyms

  • carabid beetles
  • ground beetles

Antonyms

  • aquatic beetles
  • flying insects