Polypore fungus beetles

Pronunciation
/pol-ee-por FUN-gus BEE-tuhls/
Category
Ecology
Singular
Polypore fungus beetle
Plural
Polypore fungus beetles

Definition

Beetles that are typically found on polypore fungi, which they often feed on or use as habitats.

Etymology

From the Greek 'polyporus' meaning 'many pores' and 'fungus', combined with the English word 'beetle'.

Example

Polypore fungus beetles are important decomposers in forests.

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