Polypore fungus beetles
Scientific name: Tetratomidae
Polypore fungus beetles
Scientific name: Tetratomidae
Description
Despite their small size, beetles from the family Tetratomidae exhibit an intriguing behavior seldom matched in the animal world. These beetles, commonly encountered yet largely unnoticed, some of them have a notable ability in chemical defense, producing substances that deter predators effectively. Contrary to the common misconception that small insects are defenseless and passive, members of the Tetratomidae display remarkable chemical ingenuity, mastering the art of chemical warfare in their micro-world.
Species of Polypore fungus beetles
Scientific Classification
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