Dor beetles
Scientific name: Bolboceratidae
Dor beetles
Scientific name: Bolboceratidae
Description
Members of the Bolboceratidae family, commonly referred to as 'dung beetles', play a crucial ecological role that often goes unrecognized. These industrious beetles are not merely scavengers but vital environmental recyclers whose activities promote soil aeration and nutrient cycling. One common misconception about the Bolboceratidae is the exaggerated belief that they can move objects several hundred times their weight. Although they are indeed strong for their size, the more accurate figure is about 50 times their body weight. Their unique behavior of rolling dung into balls is an evolutionary adaptation for breeding and feeding purposes, showcasing a remarkable example of nature's ingenuity.
Species of Dor beetles
Scientific Classification
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