DERMESTID

Noun

dermestid (plural dermestids)

(zoology) Any beetle of the family Dermestidae, most of which are scavengers that feed on dry animal or plant material.

Synonyms

• (any species of family Dermestidae): Dermestid Beetle, skin beetle

Source: Wiktionary



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