Meaning of chrysomelid | Babel Free
/ˌkɹaɪ.soʊˈmɛ.lɪd/Definitions
Any leaf beetle of the family Chrysomelidae.
Equivalents
Русский
хризомелида
Examples
“There was a paucity of chrysomelids at Greek sites and a distinctively northern faunal composition at sites north of Poland.”
“Working the low areas around the parking lot, I beat a fair number and diversity of beetles and hemipterans—mostly chrysomelids—but only a single Agrilus sp. off of Prosopis glandulosa.”
“Chrysomelids use their faeces as a biomaterial for constructions and self-decoration behaviours that serve as defensive coats, mobile debris shields, and protective domiciles.”
CEFR level
C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.