Nanobius

Herman, 1977

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Nanobius is a of rove beetles ( Staphylinidae) in the Pseudopsinae, described by Herman in 1977. Members of this genus are small beetles characterized by reduced that leave most of the exposed, a defining trait of the family. The genus is part of the diverse staphylinid radiation, though specific ecological and biological details remain poorly documented in available literature.

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How to pronounce Nanobius: /nəˈnoʊbiəs/

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Taxonomic placement

Nanobius is classified in the Pseudopsinae, a small group within the megadiverse rove beetle Staphylinidae. The was established by Lee Herman in 1977. As of current records, the genus contains few described and remains taxonomically understudied.

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