Publication Type: | Journal Article |
Year of Publication: | 1996 |
Authors: | A. J. Davis, Lantoh S. |
Journal: | Malayan Nature Journal |
Volume: | 50 |
Pagination: | 39-41 |
Keywords: | annotated, asia, dung beetle, ecological function, malaysia, pollination |
Abstract: | Two species of dung beetle were collected from decaying Rafflesin pricei Meijer in Sabah, East Malaysia. The beetles were identified as being saprophagous in habit, and . related to two species known to occur in lowland dipterocarp rainforest. The biological significance of this occurrence is examined. |