Earth-boring dung beetles
- Pronunciation
- /earth-BOHR-ing dung BEE-tuhls/
- Category
- Behavior
- Singular
- Earth-boring dung beetle
- Plural
- Earth-boring dung beetles
Definition
Dung beetles that burrow into the earth to create nests and provision them with dung.
Etymology
From the Latin 'terra' meaning 'earth', and the common name for dung beetles.
Example
Earth-boring dung beetles are known for their impressive tunnels that can reach depths of several meters.
Related Terms
- Dung beetles
- Burrowing
- Nesting
Usage Notes
Earth-boring dung beetles often prefer to live in areas with rich soil and ample dung resources.