منابع مشابه
Dung Beetles and Microbial Decomposition of Dung
Dung beetles belong to the superfamily Scarabaeoidea, and are mostly within the subfamilies of Scarabaeinae and Aphodiinae. They are given their name because they feed partially or exclusively on feces. Each species of dung beetles can be classified as one of several types: rollers, tunnelers and dwellers. Rollers roll the dung into round balls, which are then used for brooding chambers or as a...
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Bulletin of the Ecological Society of America
سال: 2013
ISSN: 0012-9623
DOI: 10.1890/0012-9623-94.1.92