carabid

n.[昆]步行虫,步甲(亦作carabid beetle)

（昆虫学）顶盾甲科的昆虫；顶盾甲属的昆虫；土中甲科的昆虫

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1. Carabids are often found in agricultural fields and play an important role in controlling pests.（顶盾甲科的昆虫经常出现在农田中，并在控制害虫方面扮演着重要的角色。）

2. The scientist collected several species of carabids for his research on biodiversity.（这位科学家为了他的生物多样性研究，收集了几个种类的顶盾甲科昆虫。）