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elateridae

/ˌɛl.əˈtɛr.ɪ.diː/

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noun

/ˌɛl.əˈtɛr.ɪ.diː/C2formalscientific
  • ruНаучное название семейства жуков, известных как жуки-щелкуны и некоторые светлячки, отличающиеся способностью щёлкать шипообразным отростком, издавая звук и подпрыгивая в воздух.

A scientific noun referring to a family of beetles commonly known as click beetles and certain fireflies, characterized by their ability to snap a spine-like structure to produce a clicking sound and flip themselves into the air.

proper noun

  1. Click beetles and certain firefliesC2formalscientific

    A family of beetles, commonly known as click beetles, characterized by their ability to snap their bodies to produce a clicking sound and flip themselves upright. Some species are also bioluminescent.

    ruЖуки-щелкуны и некоторые светлячки

    • The Elateridae family includes many species of click beetles found worldwide.
    • Some Elateridae species, like the firefly, produce light to attract mates.
    • The clicking mechanism of Elateridae helps them escape from predators.
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  • elateridae's possessive singular form