Tumblebug: meaning, definitions and examples
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tumblebug
[ ˈtʌmbəlˌbʌɡ ]
insect
A tumblebug is a type of dung beetle that rolls balls of dung to use as a food source or to lay eggs in.
Synonyms
dung beetle, scarab beetle
Examples of usage
- The tumblebug rolled the dung ball across the field.
- Tumblebugs play an important role in recycling nutrients in the ecosystem.
Translations
Translations of the word "tumblebug" in other languages:
🇵🇹 tumblebug
🇮🇳 tumblebug
🇩🇪 Mistkäfer
🇮🇩 tumblebug
🇺🇦 гнойовий жук
🇵🇱 żuk gnojowy
🇯🇵 糞転がし (ふんころがし)
🇫🇷 scarabée bousier
🇪🇸 escarabajo pelotero
🇹🇷 tezek böceği
🇰🇷 똥벌레
🇸🇦 خنفساء الجعران
🇨🇿 hnojný brouk
🇸🇰 hnojný chrobák
🇨🇳 蜣螂 (qiāngláng)
🇸🇮 gnojni hrošč
🇮🇸 tumblebug
🇰🇿 қи қоңызы
🇬🇪 გრძელფეხა ხოჭო (grdzelfekha khocho)
🇦🇿 tumblebug
🇲🇽 escarabajo pelotero
Etymology
The word 'tumblebug' originated in the early 19th century, combining 'tumble' with 'bug' to describe the beetle's behavior of rolling dung balls. Dung beetles have been known for their beneficial role in agriculture and ecology for centuries, with various species being found worldwide. Tumblebugs are fascinating creatures that help maintain the balance of ecosystems by recycling organic matter.