Myxophaga

Pronunciation
/miks-OF-uh-guh/
Category
Taxonomy
Singular
Myxophagan
Plural
Myxophagans

Definition

A suborder of small, often brightly colored, aquatic or semi-aquatic beetles that are characterized by their unique feeding habits.

Full guide

Read the full Myxophaga guide for identification, examples, and taxonomy.

Etymology

From Greek 'mixos', meaning 'slime', and 'phagein', meaning 'to eat'.

Example

Myxophagan larvae feed on organic matter, often found in decaying plant or animal material.

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