Aphodian

/əˈfoʊdiən/ adjective

Relating to or belonging to the Aphodius genus of beetles, which are small dung-feeding beetles important to soil ecosystems.

From 'Aphodius' (genus name of obscure Greek origin) plus '-ian' (relating to). Scientific descriptor used in entomological literature and taxonomy.

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