Cryptophagidae, the silken fungus beetles, is a family of small beetles found in every biogeographic realm, with around 600 described species across roughly 60 genera divided between the subfamilies Atomariinae and Cryptophaginae. Ranging from 1 to 11 millimeters long with an oval, slightly waisted body, both adults and larvae feed exclusively on fungi and are found in habitats from rotting wood to shed animal fur and feathers.
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Taxonomic Rank Era First Appeared Classification
Living or Extinct Sources
1. Wikidata (taxon extant/extinct status)
Wikimedia Foundation / Wikidata contributorsQ927309, descriptionView the Source 2. Cryptophagidae (Wikipedia)
Introduction
Cryptophagidae is a family of beetles with representatives found in all biogeographic realms.
- Taxonomic rank (structure-wave classification, ruling 761/926)
In Group: Flat Bark and Fungus Beetle Families (Cucujoidea), Lead
Cryptophagidae is a family of beetles with representatives found in all biogeographic realms.
View the Source3. Paleobiology Database: Taxon record for Cryptophagidae
Paleobiology DatabaseTaxon record, first appearance (firstapp_max_ma, early_interval)Quote, Taxon record, first appearance (firstapp_max_ma, early_interval)
"taxon_name": "Cryptophagidae" ... "firstapp_max_ma": 125.77 ... "early_interval": "Barremian"
Wikidata: Cryptophagidae
Wikidata Q927309, class allow-list match (w-wdresolver-0926)View the Source Reader Challenges (0)
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