Carabidae
plural noun
Ca·rab·i·dae
kəˈrabəˌdē
: a large family of beetles comprising the ground beetles which are usually shining black or metallic in color, have long antennae and 5-jointed tarsi, are mostly of active, predaceous, and largely terrestrial habits, and destroy many injurious insects compare bombardier beetle
carabidan
adjective or noun
kəˈrabədᵊn
carabideous
adjective
¦karə¦bidēəs
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“Carabidae.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Carabidae. Accessed 29 Nov. 2024.
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