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Scarabaeid beetle
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a beetle characterized by its oval-shaped body and often possessing a shiny and colorful exoskeleton
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Animal
Composition
Compound
Countable
Plural form
scarabaeid beetles
What is a "scarabaeid beetle"?
A scarabaeid beetle is a type of beetle belonging to the family Scarabaeidae. These beetles are characterized by their oval-shaped bodies, often with a shiny and colorful exoskeleton. They play important roles in ecosystems as both decomposers and pollinators. Some scarabaeid beetles, such as the sacred scarab of ancient Egypt, have cultural and symbolic significance.
