elateridae

• 叩甲科的学名，是鞘翅目下的一科甲虫，俗称叩头虫，以胸部的刺状突能弹跳并发出咔嗒声著称；部分种类能发光，故也包含一些萤火虫。

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.

专有名词

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.

   叩甲科

   • 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.