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! {{animal header}} | '''''Members of derodontidae are small animals, feeding on fungus, and, in the case of Laricobius, on other insects.''''' | ! {{animal header}} | '''''Members of derodontidae are small animals, feeding on fungus, and, in the case of Laricobius, on other insects.''''' | ||
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Derodontidae, a family of beetles, is one of the least known members of [[Coleoptera]]. Members of this family, as implied by their common name, eat fungi and their byproducts; they are completely dependent on the spore producing organisms. These creatures, though they make their home all over the world, are relatively rare, though a beetle enthusiast may relish the challenge to capture one. These animals are small, but have large appetites, and can | Derodontidae, a family of beetles, is one of the least known members of [[Coleoptera]]. Members of this family, as implied by their common name, eat fungi and their byproducts; they are completely dependent on the spore producing organisms. These creatures, though they make their home all over the world, are relatively rare, though a beetle enthusiast may relish the challenge to capture one. These animals are small, but have large appetites, and can become huge pest for farmers of fungi. Though little research has been performed on the processes and intricacies of derodontidae, several of its members, specifically species ''Laricobius'' are extremely important biological control agents, employed on the eastern coasts of the U.S and Canada to control several large pests. They have a very large untapped potential, the members of this family are just waiting for someone to discover all the abilities God has designed them for. | ||
