Dead log bark beetles
- Pronunciation
- /DED-log BARK BEE-tuhlz/
- Category
- Ecology
- Singular
- Dead log bark beetle
- Plural
- Dead log bark beetles
Definition
Bark beetles that infest and reproduce in dead, decaying wood.
Etymology
Example
Dead log bark beetles are important decomposers in forest ecosystems.
Related Terms
- Bark beetles
- Decomposers
- Decaying wood
Usage Notes
These beetles often play a vital role in breaking down dead trees and returning nutrients to the soil.