dung beetle
"Dung beetles" are known for their unique behavior of rolling and burying animal feces, which they use for food and breeding.
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Definition
B2Entomology
(technical)A type of beetle that feeds on animal feces and often rolls it into balls for food or breeding.
Example
- Dung beetles play a crucial role in recycling nutrients in the ecosystem.
- The dung beetle rolled a ball of dung across the field.
B1General
An insect known for its habit of collecting and burying animal dung.
Example
- We watched a dung beetle at work during our safari.
- Dung beetles can move dung balls much larger than themselves.
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