Statements (52)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
insect
|
| gptkbp:aircraft |
elytra
|
| gptkbp:behavior |
dung ball rolling
|
| gptkbp:breedingSeason |
varies by species
|
| gptkbp:class |
gptkb:Insecta
|
| gptkbp:colors |
varies by species
often iridescent |
| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
in various societies
|
| gptkbp:culturalHeritage |
over 5,000 species
|
| gptkbp:diet |
detritivore
animal_dung |
| gptkbp:distribution |
worldwide
|
| gptkbp:family |
gptkb:Scarabaeidae
|
| gptkbp:fauna |
decaying organic matter
|
| gptkbp:habitat |
grasslands
forests savannas deserts various environments |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
dung beetles
|
| gptkbp:is_essential_for |
soil aeration
pest control nutrient recycling |
| gptkbp:is_known_for |
burrowing behavior
nesting in dung having a role in nutrient cycling aiding in seed dispersal being studied in ecology being used in biological control cleaning up animal waste having a hard exoskeleton having a role in biodiversity having a role in ecosystem functioning having a role in soil health having a varied life cycle having strong legs for digging providing food for other animals rolling_dung_balls |
| gptkbp:is_popular_among |
nocturnal
|
| gptkbp:kingdom |
Animalia
|
| gptkbp:larvalStage |
grubs
|
| gptkbp:lifespan |
varies by species
|
| gptkbp:mythology |
in_ancient_Egypt
|
| gptkbp:order |
Coleoptera
|
| gptkbp:phylum |
Arthropoda
|
| gptkbp:predators |
various insects
|
| gptkbp:reproduction |
oviparous
|
| gptkbp:role |
ecological decomposer
|
| gptkbp:shape |
varies by species
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| gptkbp:size |
varies by species
|
| gptkbp:sustainability_initiatives |
varies by species
|
| gptkbp:symbioticRelationships |
with fungi
|