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dung beetle

/ˈdʌŋ ˌbiːtəl/

Traducción: Tipo de insecto que se alimenta de estiércol y lo enrolla en bolas, usado a menudo metafóricamente para describir a una persona que realiza trabajos desagradables o sucios.

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/ˈdʌŋ ˌbiːtəl/C1formalscientific
  • esTipo de insecto que se alimenta de estiércol y lo enrolla en bolas, usado a menudo metafóricamente para describir a una persona que realiza trabajos desagradables o sucios.

A type of insect that feeds on and rolls dung into balls, often used metaphorically to describe someone who deals with unpleasant or dirty tasks.

  1. Insect that feeds on dungB2formal

    A type of beetle that feeds partly or exclusively on feces (dung). Many species are known for rolling dung into balls.

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    • The dung beetle rolled the ball of dung across the savanna.
    • Dung beetles play a crucial role in recycling nutrients in the ecosystem.
    • Scientists study dung beetles to understand their navigation skills.