Ironclad beetles
Scientific name: Zopheridae
Ironclad beetles
Scientific name: Zopheridae
Description
Despite their unassuming appearance, the beetles of the family Zopheridae harbor fascinating abilities and ecosystems on their bodies. Often mistaken for mundane dirt-crawlers, these insects are far from simple. Members of the Zopheridae family play a crucial role in recycling decaying plant material, thereby contributing to the nutrient cycles of their habitats. Curiously, the rigid, often lustrous exoskeletons of these beetles display a variety of textures and colors that change with environmental conditions, reflecting an adaptative evolution that challenges the typical brown beetle stereotype.
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