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Nosodendridae
Wounded-tree Beetles
Nosodendridae is a small family of beetles containing fewer than 100 species across three extant genera, with a worldwide distribution. The family represents an isolated lineage within Polyphaga, positioned as sister to the clade comprising Staphyliniformia, Bostrichoidea, and Cucujiformia. Members are primarily associated with decaying organic matter and tree wound environments. The largest genus, Nosodendron, is attracted to yeast-generated slime on tree wounds.