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Dung Beetles are beetles that feed on feces. They are round with short wing covers (elytra) that expose the end of the abdomen. Usually dark in color and in some species the male's head will have a curved horn at the top.[1] | |||
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Revision as of 00:06, 30 March 2025
Dung Beetles are beetles that feed on feces. They are round with short wing covers (elytra) that expose the end of the abdomen. Usually dark in color and in some species the male's head will have a curved horn at the top.[1]
| Kingdom | Phylum | Class | Order | Family | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classification | Animalia | Arthropoda | Insecta | Coleoptera | Scarabaeidae |