A genus of tropical beetles belonging to the dung beetle family, known for their large size and role in processing animal dung.
From Greek 'ateuchos' meaning not beautiful or unlovely, humorously applied by entomologists to these large, ungainly-looking beetles.
Scientists named these giant dung beetles something meaning 'not beautiful'—which is kind of funny because these beetles are incredibly important for ecosystems and human agriculture.
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