Carabidae
- Pronunciation
- /kar-AB-id-ee/
- Category
- Taxonomy
- Singular
- Carabid
- Plural
- Carabids
Definition
A family of ground beetles characterized by their elongated body, prominent mandibles, and often dark coloration.
Etymology
From the Greek 'karabos', meaning 'a kind of crab or beetle'.
Example
The Carabidae are a diverse family of beetles with over 40,000 species found worldwide.