Micralymma
Westwood, 1837
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1Micralymma is a of rove beetles (Staphylinidae: Omaliinae) established by Westwood in 1837. The genus contains marine intertidal , with M. marinum being the most documented member. Species in this genus are among the few beetles adapted to regular saltwater submersion. The genus has been recorded in both Europe and North America.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Micralymma: //ˌmɪkrəˈlɪmə//
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Habitat
Marine intertidal zone. in this inhabit coastal environments subject to regular tidal inundation with saltwater.
Distribution
Europe (original description); North America (confirmed by distributional records). GBIF records indicate presence in Norway and Sweden.
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Taxonomic history
Authorship sometimes cited as Westwood in Stephens, 1839, but Westwood, 1837 is the accepted authority per Catalogue of Life.