Oosternum
Sharp, 1882
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3Oosternum is a of water scavenger beetles in the Hydrophilidae, established by Sharp in 1882. The genus belongs to the Sphaeridiinae and tribe Megasternini. Approximately eight have been described. Members are small beetles associated with moist or aquatic environments.
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How to pronounce Oosternum: /ˈuːstərnəm/
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Taxonomic placement
Oosternum is classified in the tribe Megasternini within Sphaeridiinae. The subtribe Oosternina was erected to accommodate this and related .