Anobium
Scientific name: Anobium
Anobium
Scientific name: Anobium
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Description
Anobium is a fascinating genus often associated with the 'woodworm' effect seen in furniture. Although these insects are notorious for damaging wooden structures, their role in ecology is often misunderstood. By boring into wood, they help decompose dead trees, thereby recycling nutrients back into the environment. Contrary to popular belief, not all Anobium species are pests; some play essential roles in their habitats without negatively impacting human structures.
Species of Anobium
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