Meaning Of The Word Ground beetle

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What's The Definition Of Ground beetle?

ground beetle in American English
any of a large family (Carabidae) of nocturnal beetles that live under rocks, rubbish, etc. and prey on other insects
noun: any of numerous nocturnal, terrestrial beetles of the family Carabidae that feed chiefly on other insects

ground beetle in British English
noun: any beetle of the family Carabidae, often found under logs, stones, etc, having long legs and a dark coloration

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