Casey-1916
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Monotoma arida
Monotoma arida is a species of root-eating beetle in the family Monotomidae, described by Casey in 1916. It belongs to a genus of small beetles commonly associated with decaying organic matter and fungal environments. The species is documented from North America, with specific records from Ontario, Canada. Like other members of Monotomidae, it is presumed to feed on fungal hyphae and decaying plant material, though specific ecological studies on this species are limited.