Pill beetles
Scientific name: Byrrhidae
Pill beetles
Scientific name: Byrrhidae
Description
Due to their size, Byrrhidae is not well-known to people. They often inhabit moss, which is also the source of their common name — they are also known as Moss Beetles. Interestingly, these timid creatures exhibit thanatosis, a trait that refers to their reflex to retract all appendages (including antennae and six legs) tightly against their bodies when they perceive a threat, in order to evade danger. This characteristic enhances their chances of survival in a world filled with large creatures.
Scientific Classification
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