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The Genus Brachinus is home to over 500 different species of Bombardier Beetles. What makes these beetles unique is their "bomb," which is a chemical reaction that | The Genus Brachinus is home to over 500 different species of Bombardier Beetles. What makes these beetles unique is their "bomb," which is a chemical reaction that creates a hot gas these beetles are able to spray at their predators and prey. | ||
== Body Structure == | == Body Structure == | ||
Revision as of 12:05, 27 March 2025
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Phylum | Class | Order | Family | Subfamily | Genus | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classification | Animalia | Arthropoda | Insecta | Coleoptera | Carabidae | Brachininae | Brachinus |
The Genus Brachinus is home to over 500 different species of Bombardier Beetles. What makes these beetles unique is their "bomb," which is a chemical reaction that creates a hot gas these beetles are able to spray at their predators and prey.