genus brachinus

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Noun genus brachinus has 1 sense

Brachinus, genus Brachinus - bombardier beetles
--₁ is a kind of arthropod genus
--₁ is a member of Carabidae, family Carabidae
--₁ has members: bombardier beetle

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Genus Brachinus

Description:

Genus Brachinus refers to a group of ground beetles that belong to the scientific family of Carabidae. These intriguing beetles are known for their unique defense mechanism of producing and ejecting a noxious chemical spray to deter predators.

Sense 1: Noun

1. A genus of ground beetles with over 250 species worldwide.

Example sentence: The genus Brachinus includes several species that are commonly found in North America.

Sense 2: Adjective

1. Pertaining to or characteristic of the genus Brachinus.

Example sentence: The brachinus beetle is easily identifiable by its vibrant green coloration.

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