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Microsternus
Microsternus is a genus of pleasing fungus beetles (family Erotylidae) with about 15 species. In its family, it is placed in tribe Dacnini of subfamily Erotylinae, or in a distinct subfamily Dacninae. Its scientific name refers to the fact that the middle part of the sternum is reduced to a very short (Ancient Greek: μικρο- mikro-, "small") length by a forward expansion of the metasternum. This results in a "4+2" positioning of the front-/mid- + hindlegs, which is not obvious from above but can be appreciated by looking at these beetles' undersides.
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Microsternus is a genus of pleasing fungus beetles (family Erotylidae) with about 15 species. In its family, it is placed in tribe Dacnini of subfamily Erotylinae, or in a distinct subfamily Dacninae. Its scientific name refers to the fact that the middle part of the sternum is reduced to a very short (Ancient Greek: μικρο- mikro-, "small") length by a forward expansion of the metasternum. This results in a "4+2" positioning of the front-/mid- + hindlegs, which is not obvious from above but can be appreciated by looking at these beetles' undersides.
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