Some methodological approaches to study of carabid beetle (Coleoptera, Carabidae) communities

A number of problems which arise when studying the carabid-beetle communities have been considered. With a view to unify the cenological investigations of carabids the following terms are proposed, definition of which are given: minimum trap-line; carabid-beetle community; species structure of community - with community members and visitors; community dominants; annual dominants; seasonal dominants; community kernel..