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Beetle
01
skalbagge, insekten
a large, typically black insect, which has a hard case on its back that covers its wings
What is a "beetle"?
A beetle is a fascinating insect with a hard exoskeleton and distinctive wing covers called elytra. It comes in various shapes, sizes, and colors, showcasing incredible diversity. Beetles can be found in different habitats worldwide, from forests to deserts. They play important roles in ecosystems, serving as decomposers, pollinators, and predators. With their specialized mouthparts, beetles have adapted to feed on a wide range of food sources, including plants, fungi, and other insects. Their ability to fly and their protective exoskeleton make them successful and adaptable insects.
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hamn, slägga
a tool resembling a hammer but with a large head (usually wooden); used to drive wedges or ram down paving stones or for crushing or beating or flattening or smoothing
to beetle
01
slå med en hammare, träffa med en hammare
beat with a beetle
02
skutta, vaggla
fly or go in a manner resembling a beetle
03
hänga, sväva
be suspended over or hang over
beetle
01
utstickande, överhängande
jutting or overhanging
beetle
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Exempel
The beetle played a crucial role in the ecosystem by decomposing organic matter.
The beetle burrowed into the soft soil to create its underground home.
The beetle's hard exoskeleton provides protection from predators.
As I lifted the rock, a shiny green beetle scurried away.
We saw a tiny beetle crawling on the leaves during our nature walk.
