coleoptera
/ˌkoʊliˈɑptərə/
noun
- An order of insects that includes beetles and weevils, characterized by hard front wings that cover the hind wings.
- Many species in Coleoptera play important roles in pollination and decomposition.
- Coleoptera is the largest order of insects, with over 350,000 known species.
- Students in biology class studied the anatomy of Coleoptera under a microscope.