Round fungus beetles
Scientific name: Leiodidae
Round fungus beetles
Scientific name: Leiodidae
Description
The Leiodidae family, colloquially known in some regions as 'round fungus beetles', intriguingly showcases nature's niche specialization. These beetles are pivotal decomposers, thriving primarily in damp, wooded areas where they delicately balance ecosystems by consuming fungi and decaying organic matter. A common misbelief about these beetles is that they feed on plant roots, causing harm to crops. Scientifically, however, Leiodidae primarily nourish on fungi and play a crucial role in nutrient cycling, rather than damaging living plant tissues.
Species of Round fungus beetles
Scientific Classification
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