Dung beetle brood ball (IMAGE) University of the Witwatersrand Caption Prof. Marcus Byrne holds a brood ball that contains a developing dung beetle larva. Credit Wits University Usage Restrictions None License Original content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.