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Pasimachus

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Pasimachus
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Pasimachus (/ˌpɑːsɪˈmɑːkəs/) is a genus of North American beetles in the family Carabidae[1]

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Etymology

While the exact reason for the naming of the genus is unknown, the name has been theorized to have been derived from Ancient Greek πᾶς (pâs; "all") and μᾰχητής, (makhētḗs; "warrior", "fighter"). It also coincides with the name of Pasimachus, a cavalry commander mentioned in Hellenica. The reason for this naming could be due to the genus' large mandibles and carnivory.[2]

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