Dung Beetles and Microbial Decomposition of Dung
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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 food source. Tunnelers bury the dung ball and create vast tunnels that can be several meters deep. These tunnels are used to create brooding chambers that are backfilled with soil. Dwellers do not move the dung; they simply live inside of it (Nichols et al. 2008).
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