dermestid
dermestid noun: any beetle of the family Dermestidae, most of which are scavengers that feed on dry animal or plant material.
Noun
dermestid (plural dermestids)
- Any beetle of the family Dermestidae, most of which are scavengers that feed on dry animal or plant material.
- Stray dermestids are a great hazard in a biology department.1968, Milton Hildebrand, Anatomical Preparations, page 23
- Some small dermestids are found in bee or wasp nests, where they feed on old pollen stores or on dried remains of bees or wasps.1983, Richard E. White, Beetles, Peterson Field Guides, page 194
- Synonyms:
- dermestid beetle, skin beetle
Synonyms of dermestid
- dermestid beetle
- skin beetle
Forms of dermestid
| plural | dermestids |
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Questions about dermestid
- What does dermestid mean?
- Dermestid means any beetle of the family Dermestidae, most of which are scavengers that feed on dry animal or plant material.
- What part of speech is dermestid?
- Dermestid is a noun.
- What is the plural of dermestid?
- The plural of dermestid is dermestids.
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