brachinus

• Nom scientifique d'un genre de coléoptères terrestres, connus sous le nom de carabes bombardiers, capables de projeter un jet chimique brûlant comme mécanisme de défense.

A scientific noun referring to a genus of ground beetles known as bombardier beetles, which are capable of ejecting a hot chemical spray as a defense mechanism.

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1. Bombardier beetlesC2formalscientific

   A genus of ground beetles in the family Carabidae, known for their ability to eject a hot, noxious chemical spray from their abdomen as a defense mechanism.

   Brachinus (carabes bombardiers)

   • The Brachinus beetle is famous for its explosive defensive spray.
   • Researchers study the chemical reaction inside the Brachinus beetle's abdomen.
   • When threatened, a Brachinus beetle can accurately aim its spray at predators.

   Synonymesbombardier beetle