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dung beetle

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dung beetle
n.
Any of various beetles of the family Scarabaeidae that form balls of dung on which they feed and in which they lay their eggs.
dung beetle, chafer
n
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Animals) any of the various beetles of the family Scarabaeidae and related families that feed on or breed in dung
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.dung beetledung beetle - any of numerous beetles that roll balls of dung on which they feed and in which they lay eggs
scarabaean, scarabaeid, scarabaeid beetle - any of numerous species of stout-bodied beetles having heads with horny spikes
scarab, scarabaeus, Scarabaeus sacer - scarabaeid beetle considered divine by ancient Egyptians
tumblebug - any of various dung beetles
dorbeetle - Old World dung beetle that flies with a droning sound


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