dung beetle
US /ˈdʌŋ biːtl/
UK /ˈdʌŋ biːtl/
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besouro-rola-bosta
a beetle that feeds on or burrows in dung
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The dung beetle rolled a ball of dung across the ground.
O besouro-rola-bosta rolou uma bola de esterco pelo chão.
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Dung beetles play an important role in ecosystems by recycling nutrients.
Os besouros-rola-bosta desempenham um papel importante nos ecossistemas ao reciclar nutrientes.