Dynastinae

High school (ages 12+)
Animals & Nature

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/dynastinae

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the scientific name?Dynastinae
2. What makes rhinoceros beetles so big and strong?They are the biggest and strongest beetles, with huge horns that help them win fights. The horns are not for defense, but for battling other males.
3. Why do male rhinoceros beetles have big horns?The horns are used in fights to push, lift, and dislodge rivals. They show how good a male is, so females choose the best ones.

Sexual Dimorphism: Distinct differences in size or appearance between the sexes of an animal.
Holometabolous: Undergoing complete metamorphosis, with distinct larval, pupal, and adult stages.
Detritivore: An organism that feeds on dead organic matter, such as decaying plants and animals.
Cephalic Horn: A horn-like projection located on the head of an animal.