elateridae

• Nombre científico de una familia de escarabajos conocidos como escarabajos clic, caracterizados por su capacidad de saltar y emitir un chasquido mediante un apéndice en forma de espina.

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.

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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.

   Elatéridos

   • 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.