| Megasoma gyas | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Coleoptera |
| Family: | Scarabaeidae |
| Genus: | Megasoma |
| Species: | M. gyas |
| Binomial name | |
| Megasoma gyas | |
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Megasoma gyas is a species of large Neotropical rhinoceros beetles. There are no recognized subspecies. [2]
Megasoma gyas have setae all over their bodies. Males have three thoracic horns and one cephalic horn. Females are without horns.
A carnivore, meaning "meat eater", is an animal whose food and energy requirements derive solely from animal products whether through hunting or scavenging. Animals that depend solely on animal flesh for their nutrient requirements are called hypercarnivores or obligate carnivores, while those that also consume non-animal food are called mesocarnivores or facultative carnivores. Omnivores also consume both animal and non-animal food, and apart from the more general definition, there is no clearly defined ratio of plant vs. animal material that would distinguish a facultative carnivore from an omnivore. A carnivore at the top of the food chain, not preyed upon by other animals, is termed an apex predator.
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Megasoma is a genus of rhinoceros beetles. Commonly known as the elephant beetles, Megasoma species are found from the southern half of North America to most of South America.
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Megasoma anubis is a species of beetles belonging to the family Scarabaeidae.
Megasoma punctulatum is a species of rhinoceros beetle in the family Scarabaeidae.
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