A member of the carabid beetle family, which includes ground beetles and are known for being fierce predators of other insects.
From Carabidae, the scientific family name derived from Greek 'karabos' (crab), named for their crab-like appearance. The suffix '-an' indicates membership in a group.
Carabid beetles are nature's assassins—many species are nocturnal hunters that use powerful mandibles and speed to catch prey, and some can literally explode to defend themselves by ejecting chemicals!
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