The phrase
"blister beetles" refers to a type of beetles that have a special defense mechanism. When these beetles feel threatened, they release a liquid that can cause blisters on human skin.
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Synonyms for individual words can be found below.
«blister»
«beetles»
Sentences with «blister beetles»
- The abundance of invertebrates in the habitat of great bustards was calculated using transects, and compared to the proportion of blister beetles in excrements. (journals.plos.org)
- Dry biomasses of other invertebrates consumed by great bustards were also calculated to determine the relative biomass of blister beetles in the field. (journals.plos.org)
- Hypotheses about the potential function of blister beetle consumption in great bustards. (journals.plos.org)
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