Dynastini
Dynastini
Classification
- Phylum: Arthropoda
- Subphylum: Hexapoda
- Class: Insecta
- Order: Coleoptera
- Suborder: Polyphaga
- Superfamily: Scarabaeoidea
- Family: Scarabaeidae
- Subfamily: Dynastinae
- Tribe: Dynastini
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Dynastini: //daiˈnæstɪnaɪ//
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Summary
Dynastini is a tribe of rhinoceros beetles, comprising several genera and species known for their distinctive horns and large size. They inhabit various ecosystems, primarily in tropical regions and are significant both ecologically and culturally in some regions.
Distribution
Primarily tropical and subtropical regions worldwide.
Diet
Adults are mostly herbivorous, feeding on the sap or bark of trees; larvae are detritivores, feeding on decaying vegetation.
Ecosystem Role
Important in nutrient recycling as detritivores and as pollinators; they may also play roles in soil aeration.
Evolution
Dynastini is one of the most distinct tribes within the subfamily Dynastinae, showing considerable diversity among its genera.
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Tags
- Dynastini
- rhinoceros beetles
- Scarabaeidae
- insecta
- coleoptera