Beetles of the family Heteroceridae are characteristic inhabitants of contour biotopes; as algodetritophages, they participate in the processing of organic matter, are included in detrital food webs, and in the transfer of matter and energy in the ecotone zone of the two environments "water–land". The methods of collecting these insects, methods of storage and primary processing of the collection material are discussed in detail. The general ecology and biology of the family Heteroceridae are described. The work is richly illustrated with photographs and drawings.
the variegated mud-loving beetles, field biology, collection, habitats
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