A New Threat to Dung Beetles: A Pathogenic Fungus
A new study has revealed that a pathogenic fungus can infect dung beetles. The research, conducted by a team of scientists from the University of Copenhagen, has shown that this fungus can cause infections that can be fatal to dung beetles. The researchers collected dung beetles from meadows and pastures in Denmark and Germany and tested them for the presence of the pathogenic fungus. The results showed that the beetles were infected with the fungus and that the infection caused mortality in the beetles. The team concluded that the fungus is a potential threat to dung beetles and that further research is needed to determine the extent of the threat and to develop strategies for managing the disease.
source: Phys.org