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meloidae

/mɛˈlɔɪ.diː/

Traducción: Término científico que designa la familia de escarabajos conocidos como escarabajos ampolla o aceiteros, caracterizados por secretar cantaridina, una sustancia vesicante.

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C2formalcommonscientific/mɛˈlɔɪ.diː/

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A scientific term referring to a family of beetles known as blister beetles, which are characterized by their ability to secrete a blistering agent called cantharidin.

  • 🇪🇸Término científico que designa la familia de escarabajos conocidos como escarabajos ampolla o aceiteros, caracterizados por secretar cantaridina, una sustancia vesicante.
  1. Blister beetles C2 formal scientific

    A family of beetles known for producing cantharidin, a toxic substance that causes blistering on skin.

    • The Meloidae family includes over 7,500 species worldwide.
    • Blister beetles from the Meloidae family are often found in fields and gardens.
    • Handling Meloidae can cause painful skin blisters due to their chemical defense.

    🇪🇸Meloidae (escarabajos ampolla)

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