staphylinid

[ staf-uh-lin-id, -lahy-nid ]

noun

1. rove beetle.

Word History and Origins

Origin of staphylinid¹

1840–50; < New Latin Staphylinidae family name, equivalent to Staphylin ( us ) genus name (< Greek staphylînos kind of insect) + -idae -id ²

Example Sentences

A subcartilaginous process attached to the inner side, near the base, of the Mandibul of some Staphylinid.

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The Staphylinid live in the carcases of animals, on manure, in detritus, and attack living insects.

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The Staphylinid present many peculiar species of known genera.

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