bombardier beetle
Beetle that emits an evil-smelling fluid from its abdomen, as a defence mechanism. This fluid rapidly evaporates into a gas, which appears like a minute jet of smoke when in contact with air, and blinds the predator about to attack.
Classification
Bombardier beetles in genus Brachinus, family Carabidae, order Coleoptera, class Insecta, phylum Arthropoda.How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content.
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