Blister Beetle (Noun)
Meaning
Beetle that produces a secretion that blisters the skin.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The blister beetle's secretion can cause painful blisters on human skin, so it's best to handle them with care.
- When a blister beetle is threatened, it releases a caustic fluid that can blister the skin of potential predators.
- The blister beetle's ability to produce a blistering secretion is a defense mechanism that deters predators from attacking it.
- Some species of blister beetles are known to secrete a toxic fluid that can cause severe blisters on human skin.
- Entomologists often wear protective gloves when handling blister beetles to avoid the painful blisters caused by their secretions.