Ateuchus

/əˈtjuːkəs/ noun

A specific genus of large dung beetles, particularly Ateuchus cicatricosus, found in Central and South America and important for soil nutrient cycling.

The scientific Latin name for a genus of beetles, derived from Greek 'ateuchos.' The name was given by early entomologists cataloging New World beetles.

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