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calosoma

/ˌkæl.əˈsəʊ.mə/

Tradução: Substantivo que designa qualquer besouro do gênero Calosoma, geralmente besouros grandes e terrestres conhecidos por seus hábitos predadores.

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/ˌkæl.əˈsəʊ.mə/C2formalscientific
  • ptSubstantivo que designa qualquer besouro do gênero Calosoma, geralmente besouros grandes e terrestres conhecidos por seus hábitos predadores.

A noun referring to any beetle of the genus Calosoma, which are typically large, ground-dwelling beetles known for their predatory habits.

  1. Ground beetleC2formalscientific

    Any beetle belonging to the genus Calosoma, typically large and brightly colored, known for being predatory on caterpillars and other insects.

    ptbesouro do gênero Calosoma

    • The calosoma beetle is a valuable ally to farmers because it eats harmful caterpillars.
    • A large calosoma was crawling across the forest floor.
    • Entomologists study the calosoma for its role in natural pest control.