Amblyopinina
Seevers, 1944
Genus Guides
1Amblyopinina is a subtribe of rove beetles (Staphylinidae) distinguished by a specialized mutualistic relationship with mammals. These beetles inhabit the fur of mammal , where they likely feed on . This interaction has been described as functionally analogous to the relationship between oxpecker birds and large mammals.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Amblyopinina: //æm.bliˌoʊˈpɪnɪnə//
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Habitat
Mammal fur
Diet
(inferred from mutualistic relationship)
Host Associations
- Mammals - mutualismBeetles inhabit mammal fur; specific not specified
Behavior
Inhabits fur of mammal ; mutualistic relationship involving likely removal, functionally analogous to oxpecker
Ecological Role
Mutualist; potential control on mammal
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Diet inference
Diet of is inferred from the mutualistic relationship analogy to oxpeckers rather than direct observation of feeding .