Mordella laticornis facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Mordella laticornis |
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Mordellidae
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Mordellinae
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Mordellini
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Mordella
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M. laticornis
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| Mordella laticornis Ray, 1946
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Mordella laticornis is a type of beetle. It belongs to a group of beetles called Mordella. This beetle is part of the Mordellidae family. Scientists first discovered and named it in 1946.
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What is Mordella laticornis?
Mordella laticornis is a small insect. It has a hard outer shell, which is typical for all beetles. Like other insects, it has six legs and a body divided into three main parts: head, thorax, and abdomen.
Beetles: An Amazing Group
Beetles are the largest group of insects on Earth. There are hundreds of thousands of different kinds! They live in almost every habitat, from forests to deserts. Beetles are known for their tough front wings, called elytra. These wings protect the delicate flying wings underneath.
The Mordellidae Family
Mordella laticornis belongs to the Mordellidae family. These beetles are often called "tumbling flower beetles." This is because they have a special way of moving. They can tumble or jump when they feel threatened. Many of them have a pointed abdomen that sticks out.
Where do they live?
Most tumbling flower beetles, including those in the Mordella group, live on flowers. They feed on pollen and nectar. This makes them important for helping plants reproduce. They can be found in many parts of the world.
Discovery and Classification
Scientists gave Mordella laticornis its name in 1946. Naming new species helps us understand the natural world. It also helps us keep track of all the different living things.
How are animals classified?
Scientists use a system to organize all living things. This system is called classification. It helps them understand how different species are related. The taxobox at the top of this page shows the classification for Mordella laticornis.
- Kingdom: All animals belong to the Animalia kingdom.
- Phylum: Arthropods are animals with exoskeletons and jointed legs. Insects are arthropods.
- Class: Insects are a class of arthropods.
- Order: Beetles belong to the order Coleoptera.
- Family: Mordellidae is the family of tumbling flower beetles.
- Genus: Mordella is a smaller group within the family.
- Species: laticornis is the specific name for this unique beetle.
See also
In Spanish: Mordella laticornis para niños
