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Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ˈdʌŋ ˌbiːtəl/
dung beetle means: A beetle that eats animal waste; many kinds roll it into balls.
noun
DUNG EATING INSECTB2
A beetle that eats animal waste; many kinds roll it into balls.
- A dung beetle rolled a small ball.
- Dung beetles help break down animal waste.
- We watched the dung beetle push its ball across the path.
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An insect that uses animal waste as food, often rolling it into balls.
- A dung beetle rolled a ball across the path.
- Dung beetles help return nutrients to the soil.
- We watched a dung beetle bury its food.
Questions about dung beetle
What does dung beetle mean?
A beetle that eats animal waste; many kinds roll it into balls.
What is dung beetle in other languages?
Türkçe: bok böceği · Español: escarabajo pelotero · Français: bousier · Deutsch: Mistkäfer · Italiano: scarabeo stercorario · 日本語: フンコロガシ
How do you pronounce dung beetle?
It is pronounced /ˈdʌŋ ˌbiːtəl/.
How do you use dung beetle in a sentence?
A dung beetle rolled a small ball. Dung beetles help break down animal waste.
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