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beetles

/ˈbiːtəlz/ noun · British & US
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What does beetles mean?

noun

Small, usually hard-bodied insects with a distinctive exoskeleton, often brightly coloured or patterned. Beetles are one of the most diverse groups of organisms, with over 400,000 known species.

Example

"The forest floor was teeming with life, including a variety of beetles that fed on decaying leaves."

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