Geadephagous

/dʒiːˌæd ɪˈfæɡəs/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or characteristic of the Geadephaga suborder of beetles; ground-dwelling and feeding on organic matter.

Etymology

From 'Geadephaga' plus the adjectival suffix '-ous' (meaning 'full of' or 'characterized by'), following scientific naming conventions for describing taxonomic characteristics.

Kelly Says

Geadephagous beetles are so successful evolutionarily that they've colonized almost every habitat on Earth except deep ocean—they're beetles' beetles!

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