Silken fungus beetles

Pronunciation
/SIL-ken FUN-gus BEE-tuhls/
Category
Taxonomy
Singular
Silken fungus beetle
Plural
Silken fungus beetles

Definition

A common name for several species of beetles in the family Cryptophagidae that are associated with fungal cultures.

Etymology

From the silken appearance of some beetles in this group and their association with fungal cultures.

Example

Silken fungus beetles are often found in the nests of wood-boring insects where they feed on fungal cultures.

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