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Euxestidae
Euxestidae is a family of beetles in the superfamily Coccinelloidea, formerly included within the family Cerylonidae. They are around 70 extant species in 10 genera, distributed primarily in the tropical and subtropical regions of Afro-Eurasia. They are found in decomposing wood, leaf litter, ant nests, and the fungus gardens of termites. All species are presumed to be mycophagous Fungivory or mycophagy is the process of organisms consuming fungi. Many different organisms have been recorded to gain their energy from consuming fungi, including birds, mammals, insects, plants, amoebas, gastropods, nematodes, bacteria and othe .... Selected Genera * '' Euxestoxenus'' Arrow, 1925 * '' Euxestus'' Wollaston, 1858 * '' Hypodacne'' LeConte, 1875 * '' Hypodacnella'' Slipinski, 1988 * '' Metacerylon'' Grouvelle, 1906 * '' Protoxestus'' Sen Gupta & Crowson, 1973 References Further reading * * * * * * * * * * * Coccinelloidea Polyphaga families {{polyphaga-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Coccinelloidea
Coccinelloidea is a superfamily of beetles in the order Coleoptera, formerly included in the superfamily Cucujoidea. There are more than 10,000 species in Coccinelloidea, including more than 6000 in the lady beetle family Coccinellidae. Morphology Adult Coccinelloidea have a reduced tarsal formula (each tarsus with 4 or 3 segments), hind coxae separated by more than 1/3 their width, the intercoxal process of abdominal ventrite 1 usually broadly rounded or truncate, hindwings with reduced anal veins and lacking a closed radial cell, the adeagus resting on its side when retracted and the phallobase usually reduced. Larval Coccinelloidea have a unisetose pretarsal claw, spiracles that are usually annular, and the sensory appendage of the second antennal segment usually as long as the third segment. Families The family constituency of this lineage has changed considerably over time, from as few as four or five recognized families in 1970 to 15 in 2015. * Akalyptoischiidae L ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cerylonidae
Cerylonidae are small to tiny (), smooth, shiny, hairless beetles, only lightly punctured. There are about 450 species worldwide in 50 or so genera, mostly tropical and subtropical. They are most common under the bark of dead trees, but can also occur in compost and other decaying plant material. Little is known specifically about their biology but they are thought to be either predators that feed on other small animals, or fungus eating. The taxonomy is complex. The "Cerylonid Series" is a cluster of highly derived former Cucujoidea families considered by recent authorities to comprise a separate superfamily Coccinelloidea. Several of these families ( Alexiidae, Euxestidae, Murmidiidae) used to be included within Cerylonidae. Selected Genera * '' Afrorylon'' Slipinski, 1980 * '' As'' * '' Australiorylon'' Slipinski, 1988 * '' Axiocerylon'' Grouvelle, 1918 * '' Cautomus'' Sharp, 1885 * '' Cerylon'' Latreille, 1802 * '' Cerylonopsis'' Handlirsch, 1906 * '' Ivieus'' Slipinski, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Euxestus
''Euxestus'' is a genus of well polished beetles in the family Euxestidae Euxestidae is a family of beetles in the superfamily Coccinelloidea, formerly included within the family Cerylonidae. They are around 70 extant species in 10 genera, distributed primarily in the tropical and subtropical regions of Afro-Eurasia. Th .... There are about six described species in ''Euxestus''. Species These six species belong to the genus ''Euxestus'': * '' Euxestus analis'' Arrow, 1926 * '' Euxestus erithacus'' (Chevrolat, 1863) * '' Euxestus hypomelas'' Arrow, 1926 * '' Euxestus parkii'' Wollaston, 1858 * '' Euxestus phalacroides'' Wollaston, 1877 * '' Euxestus spec'' Wollaston, 1858 References Further reading * Coccinelloidea genera Articles created by Qbugbot {{polyphaga-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hypodacne
''Hypodacne'' is a genus of well polished beetles in the family Euxestidae Euxestidae is a family of beetles in the superfamily Coccinelloidea, formerly included within the family Cerylonidae. They are around 70 extant species in 10 genera, distributed primarily in the tropical and subtropical regions of Afro-Eurasia. Th .... There is one described species in ''Hypodacne'', ''H. punctata''. References Further reading * Coccinelloidea genera Articles created by Qbugbot {{polyphaga-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Afro-Eurasia
Afro-Eurasia (also Afroeurasia, Eurafrasia or the Old World) is a landmass comprising the continents of Africa, Asia, and Europe. The terms are compound words of the names of its constituent parts. Its mainland is the largest and most populous contiguous landmass on Earth. Afro-Eurasia encompasses , 57% of the world's land area, and has a population of approximately 6.7 billion people, roughly 86% of the world population. Related terms The following terms are used for similar concepts: * Ecumene: a term from classical antiquity for the world as was known to ancient Greek scholars, which was limited to Europe and parts of Asia and Africa. * Old World: a term from the Age of Discovery which, for European explorers, contrasted their previously known world from the New World of the Americas. * World Island: a term coined by H.J. Mackinder in his "The Geographical Pivot of History" (1904) and used in geopolitical contexts. Mackinder defines the World Island as the large cont ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mycophagous
Fungivory or mycophagy is the process of organisms consuming fungi. Many different organisms have been recorded to gain their energy from consuming fungi, including birds, mammals, insects, plants, amoebas, gastropods, nematodes, bacteria and other fungi. Some of these, which only eat fungi, are called fungivores whereas others eat fungi as only part of their diet, being omnivores. Animals Mammals Many mammals eat fungi, but only a few feed exclusively on fungi; most are opportunistic feeders and fungi only make up part of their diet. At least 22 species of primate, including humans, bonobos, colobines, gorillas, lemurs, macaques, mangabeys, marmosets and vervet monkeys are known to feed on fungi. Most of these species spend less than 5% of the time they spend feeding eating fungi, and fungi therefore form only a small part of their diet. Some species spend longer foraging for fungi, and fungi account for a greater part of their diet; buffy-tufted marmosets spend up to 12% of th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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