Dry-fungus beetles

Pronunciation
/DRY-FUN-gus BEE-tuhls/
Category
Taxonomy
Singular
Dry-fungus beetle
Plural
Dry-fungus beetles

Definition

Beetles that feed on fungi, particularly those associated with wood decay.

Etymology

From 'dry', referring to the environments these beetles are often found in, and 'fungus', referring to the fungi they consume.

Example

Dry-fungus beetles, such as those in the family Latridiidae, are important decomposers in forest ecosystems.

Synonyms

  • Fungus beetles

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