dung beetle

US /ˈdʌŋ biːtl/
UK /ˈdʌŋ biːtl/
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蜣螂

a beetle that feeds on or burrows in dung

:
The dung beetle rolled a ball of dung across the ground.
蜣螂在地上滚着一个粪球。
Dung beetles play an important role in ecosystems by recycling nutrients.
蜣螂通过回收营养物质在生态系统中发挥重要作用。