The dung beetle is an insect in the Scarabaeidae family and was a sacred icon to the Egyptians.

Dung Beetle

The dung beetle is an insect in the Scarabaeidae family and was a sacred icon to the Egyptians.

"Under Surface of Head of Tumble-bug (Copris carolina), about four times natural size. 1, galea; 2, palpifer; 3, lacinia; 4, subgalea; 5, maxillary palp; 6, stipes." -Whitney, 1911

Ventral View of Dung Beetle

"Under Surface of Head of Tumble-bug (Copris carolina), about four times natural size. 1, galea; 2,…

The Hydnora africana is a parasitic plant growing in deserts known for giving of the odor of feces to attract pollinators like dung beetles.

Hydnora africana

The Hydnora africana is a parasitic plant growing in deserts known for giving of the odor of feces to…

The longitudinal section of the Hydnora africana is a parasitic plant growing in deserts known for giving of the odor of feces to attract pollinators like dung beetles.

Hydnora africana

The longitudinal section of the Hydnora africana is a parasitic plant growing in deserts known for giving…