Carabus
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- proper noun
- Specialized
- Scientists discovered a new species within the Carabus genus in the mountain forests.
Examples
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Look at that shiny Carabus crawling on the path!
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Many gardeners appreciate Carabus beetles because they help control pests naturally.
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The Carabus beetle is known for its metallic sheen.
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The Carabus species is known for its vibrant colors.
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The researcher discovered a rare species of Carabus in the rainforest, distinguished by its shiny, metallic shell.
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During his entomology class, he showed us a specimen of the Carabus beetle, which is known for its vibrant colors.
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While hiking in the woods, I stumbled upon a Carabus, which caught my eye with its beautiful iridescent body.
Synonyms
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A shiny black or metallic beetle that lives on the ground and eats harmful insects
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A ground beetle usually black or shiny that eats other insects and helps control pests
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A ground beetle that lives on the soil surface and often eats other insects
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A large group of dark ground beetles that eat other insects
Surface Forms
Etymology
Carabus comes from an old Greek word karabos, which meant 'beetle' or 'crab'. Think of a small 'crab' with a shiny shell like armor to remember these ground beetles' metallic look, and that's why the name fits.