Cis hirsutus

Casey, 1898

Cis hirsutus is a minute tree-fungus beetle in the Ciidae, first described by Casey in 1898. It is distributed across the Caribbean and North America. Like other members of the Cis, it is associated with fungal decay in woody .

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Cis hirsutus: /t͡ʃɪs hɪrˈsuːtəs/

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Habitat

Associated with tree fungi and decaying wood, typical of Ciidae beetles.

Distribution

Caribbean Sea region and North America.

Ecological Role

Decomposer in forest , facilitating nutrient cycling through association with wood-decaying fungi.

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