Biology:Anachalcos convexus
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Short description: Species of beetle
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| Species: | A. convexus
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Anachalcos convexus is a species of scarab beetle in the genus Anachalcos.[1]
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The sequence of images shows a sequence of the beetle rolling a dung ball. It does this to navigate.
the beetle climbs onto the ball
the beetle starts a 360 degree turn
the beetle continues the 360 degree turn
the beetle continues rolling the ball with its hind legs
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References
- ↑ "Anachalcos". EOL. http://eol.org/pages/17601/overview. Retrieved 11 December 2014.
Wikidata ☰ Q14921083 entry
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