Coleopterist

/ˌkoʊliˈɒptərɪst/ noun

Definition

A scientist or expert who studies beetles and other insects of the order Coleoptera.

Etymology

From 'Coleoptera' + '-ist' (one who practices or specializes in something). The suffix '-ist' denotes an expert or specialist in a field.

Kelly Says

Coleopterists are some of the most dedicated scientists because beetles are so incredibly diverse that a single expert might spend their entire career studying just one family!

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