burying beetle

noun

Meaning

Sexton beetle; necrophore

Etymology / origin

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Related words

carrion beetle(English)sexton beetle(English)necrophore(English)sexton(English)scavenger beetle(English)rove beetle(English)coffin fly(English)paracoprid(English)

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Sources

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