Clivinina

Rafinesque, 1815

Clivinina is a subtribe of within the , tribe Clivinini, and Scaritinae. These are primarily , adapted for burrowing in soil and sandy substrates. The subtribe contains multiple distributed across temperate and tropical regions worldwide. Members are characterized by specialized morphological for subterranean life.

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How to pronounce Clivinina: //klɪˈvɪnɪnə//

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Habitat

Members of Clivinina are predominantly found in sandy or loose soil environments, including riverbanks, coastal dunes, and disturbed ground. They are strongly associated with substrates that permit burrowing .

Distribution

Worldwide distribution across temperate and tropical regions, with representation in North America, South America, Europe, Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Behavior

(burrowing) lifestyle with for digging in soil and sand. Members spend much of their underground.

Ecological Role

Predatory that contribute to soil dynamics through on small .

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Taxonomic Note

Clivinina was established by Rafinesque in 1815. As a subtribe, it serves as a grouping within the tribe Clivinini for sharing derived morphological characteristics related to .

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