Fungus Beetles

Pronunciation
/FUN-gus BEE-tuhls/
Category
Taxonomy
Singular
Fungus Beetle
Plural
Fungus Beetles

Definition

Beetles that feed on fungi, often associated with decaying plant matter and wood.

Etymology

From the Latin 'fungus' meaning 'mushroom' and 'Old English 'bitela' meaning 'little biter'.

Example

Fungus beetles are important decomposers in forest ecosystems.

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