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The sexton beetle got its name from its behavior of burying small dead animals, akin to how a sexton, or church caretaker, buries the dead. These beetles typically bury carcasses as a food source for their larvae, effectively "interring" the bodies. The name reflects their role in the ecosystem as scavengers and decomposers, contributing to nutrient recycling.

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