The phrase "dung beetles" refers to a type of beetle that feeds on animal feces (or dung) for their survival.
Sentences with «dung beetles»
One of the largest and most important groups of dung beetles in the world evolved from a single common ancestor and relationships among the various lineages are now known, according to new research by an entomologist from Western Kentucky University. (sciencedaily.com)
While carrying out a biodiversity study, a Mexican - Italian research team discovered three new dung beetle species in montane forests disturbed by livestock grazing. (sciencedaily.com)
Instead, write, «Studying dung beetles like these might help lower gasoline prices!» (sciencemag.org)