Family Carabidae (Noun)
Meaning
Ground beetles.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The Family Carabidae, commonly known as ground beetles, is one of the largest and most diverse families of beetles, with over 40,000 described species.
- Ground beetles in the family Carabidae have a unique defense mechanism where they can secrete a foul-tasting fluid to deter predators.
- The family Carabidae includes a wide range of species, from the tiny ant-like ground beetles to the large and impressive tiger beetles.
- Many species in the family Carabidae are beneficial to the environment, serving as natural predators of pests that damage crops and gardens.
- The larvae of the family Carabidae are often used as biological control agents to help manage pests that harm agricultural crops.