Dynastidan

/daɪˈnæstɪdən/ noun

Definition

A variant or alternative term for a member of the Dynastidae family of beetles; any large beetle of the dynastid group.

Etymology

From Dynastidae (family name) + -an suffix. A less common taxonomic term used alongside 'dynastid' in biological classification systems.

Kelly Says

Entomologists might use 'dynastidan' in scientific papers, but it's mostly been replaced by the simpler 'dynastid'—it's like how 'thee' and 'thou' disappeared from English.

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