Dung beetles reduce livestock gastrointestinal parasite availability on pasture
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Dung Beetles and Microbial Decomposition of Dung
Dung beetles belong to the superfamily Scarabaeoidea, and are mostly within the subfamilies of Scarabaeinae and Aphodiinae. They are given their name because they feed partially or exclusively on feces. Each species of dung beetles can be classified as one of several types: rollers, tunnelers and dwellers. Rollers roll the dung into round balls, which are then used for brooding chambers or as a...
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عنوان ژورنال: Journal of Applied Ecology
سال: 2016
ISSN: 0021-8901
DOI: 10.1111/1365-2664.12821