Round fungus beetles
- Pronunciation
- /ROUNd FUN-gus BEE-tuhls/
- Category
- Taxonomy
- Singular
- Round fungus beetle
- Plural
- Round fungus beetles
Definition
A group of beetles belonging to the family Leiodidae, characterized by their rounded bodies and their association with fungi.
Etymology
From the English words 'round' and 'fungus' and 'beetles'.
Example
The round fungus beetle is often found in decaying wood, where it feeds on various fungi.