noun
- an order of insects comprising the beetles, characterized by hard wing covers
Usage: scientific
Examples
- Coleoptera is the largest order in the animal kingdom.
- Beetles belong to the order Coleoptera.
- Scientists have identified over 400,000 species in Coleoptera.
- The study focused on Coleoptera found in tropical rainforests.
- Coleoptera includes both harmful pests and beneficial insects.
- Many members of Coleoptera are important pollinators.