Assertion: ground beetle | /r/CapableOf | use strong mandibles
Facets:
value: to persuade a predator
type: PURPOSE
Source sentences:
text: Large ground-dwelling beetles such as Carabidae, the rhinoceros beetle and the longhorn beetles defend themselves using strong mandibles, or heavily sclerotised (armored) spines or horns to deter or fight off predators.
text: Large ground beetles and longhorn beetles may go on the attack, using their strong mandibles to forcibly persuade a predator to seek out easier prey.