Coprides

/ˈkoʊpraɪdz/ noun

Definition

A genus or group of beetles, part of the family Aphodiinae, known for their dung-feeding behavior.

Etymology

From Greek kopros (dung) + -ides (family suffix in taxonomy), literally meaning 'dung-related insects,' named for their ecological niche.

Kelly Says

These beetles are nature's waste managers—they literally recycle dung into soil nutrients, so we owe them more respect than their gross diet might suggest!

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