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dung beetle

/ˈdʌŋ ˌbiːtəl/

Tradução: Tipo de inseto que se alimenta de esterco e o rola em bolas, frequentemente usado metaforicamente para descrever alguém que lida com tarefas desagradáveis ou sujas.

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/ˈdʌŋ ˌbiːtəl/C1formalscientific
  • ptTipo de inseto que se alimenta de esterco e o rola em bolas, frequentemente usado metaforicamente para descrever alguém que lida com tarefas desagradáveis ou sujas.

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.

    ptInseto que se alimenta de fezes

    • 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.