Dermestidae
plural noun
Der·mes·ti·dae
-təˌdē
: a family of small beetles that have clubbed antennae and are very destructive both as larvae and adults to organic material of animal origin (such as dried meats, fur, wool, or insect collections)
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“Dermestidae.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Dermestidae. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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